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C\| SUBJECT: Operational Report - Lessons Learned, Headquarters, 519th /"Y3^ Transportation Battalion, Period Ending 31 January 1968 (U)
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HEADOU.UmSRS, 5191*1 TRANSPORTATION ^.TTAUON (TRUCK) APO 96233
THLC-OSC , 1 Fobruaxy 1960
SUBJECT: Operational Report for the Quarterly Period Ending 31 January 1960, from Headquarters, 519th Traneportation Battalion-Truck, Ü1C-WSOT0 (RCS CSPOa-65) (U)
SECTION I: Significant Organisation and Unit Activities?
t, (U) Mission: The mission of this Battalion remained unch<mRed during the reporting period« The task organization has been Increased as noted in paragraph 2 below and the workload has also increased as noted in paragraph 3 below. In addition, tasking of subordinate units was reorganised. Essentially, the Battalion mission is tc command and con- trol all US Anqy transportation truck units operating in direct support of US Forces in Thailand« (See Inclosures 2 and 4)«
2« (U) At the beginning* of the reporting period, this Battalion con- sisted of the Headquarters Detachment, the 53rd Transportation Company (Him Trk-Cgo), the 505th Transportation Company (Mdm Trk-Cgo), the 291st Transportation Company (Mdm Trk-Cgo), the 313th Transportation Company (Mdm Trk-Refrigerator), and the 260th Transportation Company (Mim Trk-Petrl), Since then, the task organization has buen increased by one Transportation Nedita Truck-Cargo Company, one Transportation Medium Truck-Refrigerator platoon, two Transportation Trailer Transfer Point Operating detachments, and one Fire Fighting team. All are Type A units. The previous task or- ganization consisted of T'-pe B units with the exception of the Headouarters Detachment.
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TRLC-G8C y SUBJECT 1 Optratlon«! Beport for tht Quarterly Period Ending 31 January >X
1940« from Hudquarttra, 519th Transportation Battalion-Truck, x
UKVfFSCTO (KC8 CSIOR-65) (U)
B, Th§ 569th Tranaportation Company (Man Trk-Cgo) deployed on 3 Pecertber 1967 from Port Qaorgo 0« Neada» Karyland where it had been ac- tivated, trained, and prepared for overeea novemant« The advance party arrived at Bangkok, Thailand on 1? December 1967« A Battalion reception team was dispatched to Sattahip, Thailand to receive, process, and move the unit equipment to final destination« The equipment arrived at the port of Sattahip aboard the US8 Oa Pawr Victory on 23 December 1967. Offloading of unit equipment began on 24 December 1967 and was completed on 27 Decem- ber 1967. The sixty 12-ton stake and platform aomi-trailers were irame- diatoly introduced into the line haul system from Sattahip upon completion of technical inspections and deproceasing« As a result, between 26 Decenv- ber 1967 and 2 January 196^ atactgr loads of general oarpo were rapidly de- livered to various consignees along ths Battalion's major line of communi- cation. This action helped alleviate the cargo congestion which had oc- curred in the developing Deep Water Port area of the Sattahip complex. The 505th and 291st Transportation Companies (ttlm Trk-Cgo) engaged in line haul operations to move the remaining unit equipment to Camp Khon Kaen. Unit personnel of the 569th Transportation Company (Kdm Trk-Cgo) arrived at Sat- tahip aboard ths ÜSNS Ujpshur on 28 Decsnbsr 1967« The personnel were oriented and staged aboard the vessel overnight, bused t" Utanao Air Force Base on the morning of 29 December 1967, and were flown to their new desti- nation at Camp Khon Kaen« The unit is ororanized at full strength under TOE 55-18 0«
C« The 33rd Transportation Platoon (Refrigerator) deployed from Fort Lewie,. Washington nhers it had been activated, trained, and prepared for oversea movement, Unit equipment arrived at the port of Sattahip aboard the USS Pelican State on 24 December 1967« Offloading of unit equipment was completed on 27 December 1967* The 505th and 291st Trans- portation Companies (Mdm Txk-Cgo) engaged in line haul ope/ations to move the equipment to Camp Friendship, Xorat« Unit personnel arrived at Sat- tahip aboard the USNS Upshur on 2d Decenber 1967« The perscnnol were oriented and staged aboard the vessel overnight, bused to Utapao Air Force Base on the moming of 29 December 1967, and were flown to their new station at Korat« The unit la organised at full strength under TOE 55-18F (TOE 300- 33) as implemented by General Order 156, Headouarters, Sixth U.S. Army, 23 August 1967«
D« The 138th Transportation Detachment (Team CF) (Trailer Transfer Point Operating) deployed from Fort Lewis, Washington where it had been activated, trained, and prepared for oversea movement. Unit per- sonnel arrived by air at Korat, Thailand on 30 November 1967 and «ere moved to station at Sattahip on 1 December 1967« Unit eciuipaent arrived at Sattahip aboard the USS Pelican State on 24 December 1967« The unit is organised at full strength under CI, TOE 55-500 R«
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THLC-GSC SUBJECTt Operational Report for the Quarterly Period Ending 31 January
1968, from Hendouarters, 519ih Transportation Battailon-Truck, ÜIC-WSOT0 (RCS CSPOR-65) (U)
2. The 254th Transportation Detachment (Team GF) (Trailer Transfer Point Operating) deployed from Fort Lewis, 'Washington where it had been activated, trained/and prepared for oversea movement. Unit per* sommel arrived by air at Korat, Thailand on 30 November 1967« The unit was stationed at Korat. Unit equiptoept arrived at Sattahip Aboard the USS Pelican State on 24 December 1967 and was moved to Korat on 28 December 1967« The unit is organized at full strength under CI, TOE 55-500 R.
F, Teem 3 (FB), 593rd Engineer Detachment (Fire Fighting) was attached to this Battalion with station at Caran Khon Kaen on 1 December 67, The team arrived in Thailand on 9 October 1967 and had been tenporaity attached to the 538th Engineer Battalion while awaiting'arrival of unit equipment. The unit is organised at full streneth under TOE 5-500 C«
3* (C) Operations:
A, Project 972, During the reporting period, this Battalion prepared for and conducted eight convoys which hauled Project 972 cargo from the port of Sattahip to the U.S. Air Force Base at Nalchon Phanom, The 53rd Transportation Company (Mdm Trk-Cpo) pcrfomed the port clearance. Line hauls were conducted by the 505th and 291 st Transportation Companias (Mam Trk-Cgo), The first cenvoy was initiatod on 1 December 1967. Throe days were required for the line haul mrvonient and throo more for return of semi-trailers. This operation was hifhly successful as this Battalion perforaad a substantial mission and profited greatly from the experience. The Thai national police and USAR^UPTHAI Provost Marshal personnel rendered invaluable service during all convoy movements. Two major oroblem areas were as follows,
(1) Alarm device ring-offs (Test Set XM-67) C^T.ng all 972 convoys movements, numerous ring-offs occurred as a result sf short cir- cuits. These in turn had been caused by improper blocking «ad bracinrr of the cargo and its subsequent shifting and oinching of the "solder" wires. Each time an alarm is actlvitod, a 972 cenvoy is reoulrod to halt until such time as the cause is discovered and corrected. Blocking and bracing did, however, improve with each successive convoy.
(2) Extremely poor road conditions throughout the m?.jor üino of communication caused excessive vehicle breakdowns enroute, wear, tear, an occasi-nal oroblem particularly with the semi-trailers, 972 convoy movements wore made during Thailand's dry season. Conseouently, an ex- tremely sevcrre dust condition prevailed which obscured vision, caused speed reductions, and resulted in clogged engine filters, loosened con- nections, and several engine failures. As each maintenance problem de- veloped enroute, convoys were halted until corroctive action was completed.
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THLC-OSC SUBJECT: Operational lleport for the Ouart«rly Period Ending 31 January
1968, from Headquarters, 519th Transportation Battalion-Truek, UIC-WPSQTO (RCS CSFOR-65) (U)
B. Training and Support of Royal Thai Army Volunteer Forcet
(1) Oh 10 Decertbor 1967 this Battalion began preparation for the training of vehicle drivers for the Royal Thai Army Volunteer Force. Actual training began on 15 January 1966« This consisted of a one wook course for 49 Thai cadre officers and enlisted men. It was do signed to familiarise them with the operation and maintenance of the "M" seriös light vehicles. 4 00 10 January 1968 a 30 man Mobile Training Team arrived from Okinawa. This team observed the first week's training which was conducted by the 569th Transportation Company (Mdm Trk-Cgo). On 20 January 1968 the Mobile Training Team was divided into four groups and moved to different locations to ostab- lish and conduct training bogining 22 January 1968, The four groups have performed in conjunction with the Thai cadre as follows>
(a) A seventeen man group at Fran Burl has trained 105 driver personnel,
(b) A three man toam at Koke Kathiem has trained 208 driver personnel and motor sergeants,
(c) A five man team at Ayutthaya has trained 84 driver personnel.
(d) A five man team at K mchanaburi has trained ?9 driver personnel.
These US Mobile Training"Tö!iia8 have been very successful, eof^ÄoIly frUee the majority of the team members are SP/4 and have had no pre- vious experience as instructors.
(2) Other support furnished by this Battalion for the RTVAF consisted of drive-away operations, delivery of cargo, and moving a substantial portion of the 809th Engineer Eattalien from Psnom Sarakham to Kanchanaburi.
(a) Drive-away operations. On the afternoon of 17 January 1968, this Battalion received a commitment to furnish forty nine driver personnel for vehicles to be issued to the RTVAF* The operation commenced on 19 January 1968 and the required delivery date was 21 Jcnuary 1968, Vehicles were driven to Fran Buri, Kan- chanaburi, Lop Buri, and Koko Kathiem, The convoy departed Camp Friendship on 190730 January 1968 and arrived in increments at des- tinations on 20 and 21 January 1968.
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BUBBÜBL THU^GSC,. SUBJECT:. Oparational Report for the Ouarterly Period Ending 31 J'nuary
I960, from Hoadquartere, 519th Transportation Battalion-Truck, UIC-WFSQTO (RCS CSPOR-65) (U)
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(b) Partial Relocation of the 809th Engineer Batta^. lion* The 809th Engineer Battalion was required to partially relocate in order to construct training facilities for the RVTAF, One platoon of the 291 at Transportation Company (Mdm Trk-cgo), stationed at Panora Sarakham, was committed to haul cargo, equipment, and buildings to Kanchanaburi. Although the original com- mitment was for ten days, the platoon was still committed at the end of the reporting period. Through the end of the reporting . period, the platoon has moved 667 tons of cargo• If this situation continues, it is anticipated that the platoon will have moved over 2,000 tons by mid-Februaiy 1968.
C, Blue Star Shipments, On 1 November 1967, this Battalion was committed to haul special shipments of general car- go and ammunition from Sattahip to Nakhon Phanom and other US Air Force installations« Such special commodity shipments require maxinum control procedures. It was felt that this Battalion re- presented the most ideal carrier of such shipments since its established convoy and communications procedures had been great- ly refined during Project 972. Also, with the arrival of new units and maintenance components, this Battalion was in a posi- tion to become more heavily conmitted for these shipments. Dur- ing the reporting period, this Battalion moved sixty three such shipments,
0, Increased Workload: As this Battalion progressed and ac- quired additional units, the workload also increased. A listing of approximate percentages of increases by standards of mea£>u.*9 follows 1
1/i£ Committed Vehicle Dayv
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In addition, this Battalion moved 216 drive-away vehicles; 2,094>000 gallons of water; 2,660,000 gallons of POL; and 92y000 cubic meters of earth. In order to fulfill increased commitments, this Battalion adoi>- tad a full, two shift, 24 hour per day operating schedule. These actions coincided with a special requirement to clear the port of Sattahip of all backlogged cargo. During that operation from 7-14 Januaxy 1968, this Battalion moved 28,695 initial tons of cargo from Sattahip and a corresponding total of 729,444 ton miles. In view of an increased woxfcload and anticipated future requirements, this Battalion began to develop on an experimental basis, a multi-purpose lift capability along the major
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THLC^3SC ^ SUBJECTS Operational Report for the Quarterly Period Ending 31 January*
1968, from Headquarters, 519th Transportatirn Battalion-Truck, UIC-WFSrTO (RCS CSFOIU65) (U)
line of communication. An analysis of the Battalion's resources indicates that sufficient tractive power exists to fulfill current and anticipated requirements. Further analysis, however, indicates thctt an insufficient cargo carrying capability (soni-trailers) exists within the Battalion* In order to expedite the movement of all commitments, it is necessary and desireable to utilize all tractive power and drivers constantly throughout the Battalion. Consequently, the 313th Transportation Company (Mdm Trk- Refrlgerator) tractors were utilised to move general cargo from Panom Sarakham to Korat. The company was also utilized to move drive-away vuhiclcs to various destinations, tjibroby freeing line haul companies to concentrate on hauling loaded semi-trailers. The 260th Transportation Company (Mdm Trk-Petrl) was issued tractors which were committed to line haul operations from Panom Sarakham to Korat. The 3rd Platoon, 569th Transportation Company (Mdm Trk-Cgo) was displaced back to Sattahip on 10 January 1968 to assist in port clearance and line hauls from $ftttahir to Pa- nom Sarakham, Current plans which were developed during the reporting period, include utilizing all companies for movement of refrigerated conncdities and petroleum products. The major problem area to be encountered in implementing such concept is the lack of available trained maintenance and operatcr personnel necessary to mova these commodities. This Battalion has already initiated training programs for refrigerator van operators and mechanics. Also, information available to this Battalion indicates that previously requested WABTOC issues for one hundred twenty 12 ton stake and platform serai-trailers for the 53rd and 291st Transportation Companies (Mdm Trk-Cgo) have been approved and are being shipped. No definite information concerning another previous, additinnal !fA3T0C issue of sixty semi-trailers for the Battalion is presently Available, k further request for a WABTOC issue of sixty serai-trailsrs for tbf 569th Transportation Company (Mdm Trk-Cgo) will be initiated 'by l'n<^ Battalion in the near fufture.
E. Communications:
(l) The key to successful accomplishment of Project 972 convoy movements and Blue Star Shipments has been adequate conununicftti^ns, Twelve AN/GRC 106 radio sets were issued this Battalion on 12 November 1967, These radios provided excellent long range communications enab. ling the Battalion net control station to monitor several convoys ancl communicate with base stations hundreds of miles apart. Also, inadeouate telephonic ccnnunicaticns currently present a critical problem. Recent troop strength increases and corresponding requirements for telephones have required this Battalion to rely more and more on radio communications even for the conduct of routine, daily operations» AN/VRC h6/Ul radio sots also facilitate the rapid dissemination of information and internal coordination. This is particulary the case in the Sattahip port complex. Activities operate over a distance of up to forty miles - Tho complex on- compasypSs Camp Vayama, Map and Belong pier areas. Deep Water Port, and Utapao Air Force Base. These short range radio sets are also indispen- sable during movements of sizeable convoys.
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IGONFIDENTULI THLC-GSG SUBJECT} Operational Report for the Quarterly Period Ending 31 January'
1960, from Headquarters, 5'i9th Transportation Battalion-truck, UIC-WFSOTO (RCS CSFOR-65) (U)
(2) Teletype Conmunic.itions are not available to this Battalion. However, four- sets are on hand. It is planned to have four teletype sets installed at Sattahip, Panum Sarakham, Korat, and Khon Kaen. This would be of great benefit to this Battalion in controllihg and accounting for semi-trailers, informing Trailer Transfer Points of vehicle movements, and coordinating for maintenance support, and driver billeting and messing requirements. The problems appears to be a la'dc of available teletype circuits.
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P. Trainings
(1) This Battalion again conducted its noncommissioned officer school during November 1967. The course continued to prove highly beneficial to the individual students and their parent units. It is felt that graduates of this course have, as a result of their attendance, a more responsible view of their respective missions and daily military routine than does the counterpart who has not had this opportunity, A total of seventeen enlisted personnel from this Battalion and two other organizations sucessfully completed the course on 11 November 1967.
(2) Training of refrigerator van operators and mechanicrr was initiated and conducted during January 1968. On B, 9, and 11 January I960, fifty-four personnel of the newly arrived 33rd Transportation Platoon (Refrigerator) and the 313th Transportation Company (Mdm TrkJFiefri- isnfter) were given U hours of refresher training in refrigerator van operations. On 26 January I960, twenty-one enlisted personnel were given twenty-four hours of training in refrigerator van maintenance. This program continues.
(3) Training in communications operations aaJ maintenance procedures was conducted by the Battalion Communications action on 26 and 27 January 1968 for 12 personnel of the 569th Transpcvtaticn Company (Mdm Trk-Cgo). The course of instruction was eieht hours in length. This program continues for subordinate units,
(4) This Battalion, including subordinate units, also presented a total of 139 unit hours of mandatory and fomrl, individual training during the reporting period. In addition, the Battalion trained a Rear Area Security platoon for contigoncy purposes.
. G. Site Development at Camp Khon Kaen. This program continues with considürnble construction still in progress. As the camp is now the headquarters of the 569th Transportation Company (Mdm Trk-Cgo) and a significant terminal on the major line of communications, completldn Of all construction as rapidly as possible is highly desiroable. Six
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GONFIDENIML THLC-GSC SUBcTECT: Oporr-tional Roport for the Ouarterly Poriocl EncllnR 3t Jriiuary
I960, from Heodquartors, 519th Transportation Battalion-Truck, UIC-WFSOTO (RCS CSPOR-65) (U)
pcrajxnent billots, a maintenance facility, and a recreation facility were readied for occupahcy during the reporting period, A 200-raan moss hall, a POL station, and six additional normanent billots are nearing completion. Mejor problem areas at present are a lack of water and electrical power.
H, Subordinate Unit Activities«
(1) The 53rd Transportation Company (Mdra Trk-C^o) continued its port clearance mission at Sattahip durin'T the reportinr period, Activity increased as the new Deep Watür Port area devoloped and now berths were completed. Also, tonnage requirements increased, particularly in Class V A. On 19 December 196?, the company engaged in an experimental LARC-T,ruck Transfer operation near the Utapao Air Force Base, The objective of the operation was to exnedite the tum-arcund time of the LARC's, Experience showed that the objective could only be • • achieved if the transfer operation was limited to ^ne third of the LARC'a employed in the over-tho-beach operation. Otherwise, the time consumed in the transfer operation would have both -lelnyed the L/.RC's unnecessarily (thus defeating the purpose of the operation) and delayed US Air Force storage operations in the Utapao ammunition storage area. The loads carried by two LARC's c-nveniently loaded on 1?. ton stake and platform semi-1viler and matched the tractive power of the company's tractor. The 5-ton tractors are of commercial design and have an ordanance-imporsed weigh'., i ■.-.uling limi- tation of 9 tr'nst Recently, the company bep.ah an eouipmont exchange for M5? tractors. Twelve such tractors were oxchnnged during the reporting per- iod. This will greatly enhance the port clearance caoabi.'Uty of the unit. Much of the general cargo cleared recently has been destineo for Utayao Air Force Base, It is at that location that a major problem . :. US Air Force activities still continue the practice of rM unloading somi- trailcrs on a timely basis. Personnel at the general ca«'^ warehouse (#14) refuse to perform duty offloading trailers at nirht nnn art ))Ot rapidly offloading during daylight h'>urs. Attempts by this Battalion and other 9th Logistical Command Transportation activities to obtain U3 Air Force cooperation in resolvinr this problem, have mut without success. Other operational information is Included in inclosure A, attached,
(2) The 505th Transportation Company (Mdm Trjk •Cgo) CD« «t »need line haul, and back-up pert clearance operations during the reporting p3r- iod. Specific details are included.in inclosure 4» attached,
(3) The 291st Transportation Ccmpany (Mdm Trk-Cgo) became the middle link in a three company line haul system during the reporting period. One platoon evacuated Camp Khon Kaen upon irrival of the
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196Ö, from Hoadouarters, 519th Tr.in sport at ion Battalion-Truck, UIC-WF550TO (RCS CSFOR-65) (U)
Type A company on 29 December 1967 and returned to Kcrat, On 8 January 1968 another platoon was displaced to Panom Sarakham to form the initial base for the middle segment of the major lino of communication. Specific operational statistics are included in inclosure 4* attached,
(A) The 569th Transportation Company (Medium Truck, Cancro) arrived in-country on 20 December 196? and became operational soon there- after. The company assumed responsibility for Camp Khon Kaen and partici- pated in line hauls of general cargo, Project 972, and Blue Star shipments.
(5) The 260th Transportation Company (Medium Truck, Petrl) continued its assigned mission of hauling earth in support of the Engineer highway development program in Thailand. Constructir-n was completed on the Inland Road by 31 December 1967 thereby terminatin/r the company's support of that particular project.
(a) On 25 November 1967, a platoon was displaced to the Sattahip area and was issued twenty 5-ton tractors and twenty 5,000 gallon tank trucks. These are utilized for line haul bulk deliveries of gasoline and diesel fuel from the tahk farms at Sattahip to customers at various points between Sattahip and Korat, Heretofore, all POL requirements were met by civilian contract vehicles and this operation was new to the mili- tary transport system in Thailand. However, as cf tcdav, the POL platoon has been able to develop solutions to vrrblema enc-untere^' c?nJ. is o-ooratini? reasonable satisfactorily.
(b) As of 2 January 1966, thirty of the sixty 5-ton M51A2 dump trucks used at Camp K44, Inland Read, were moved to Camp Pcehle on the Mountain Road to support C Company, 809th Engineer Bn (Const) on a project which is estimated to last 6 months. The -iroject calls for rebuilding a portion of the road and increasing the width of the shoulders. Drivers, mechpnics, and supervisory personnel adequate to accomplish the mission wore also moved to Camp Boehle, The remainder of the company has been moved into Camp Cham Sinthope, Phanora Sarakham« It is felt the two operations can be controlled most efficiently from that location. The remaining 30 dump trucks are being processed for turn-in. Two additional M52A2 tractors have been received and eiirht m^re are beinp; processed for issue. Those vehicles will be committed as directed by this Battalion,
(c) Two 5-ton tractars also participated in moving steol planking with 3&P semi-trailers from Sakon Nakhon to Nakhon Phanom in the northeast, for approximately 40 days. This commitment was at the request of the Royal Thai Air Force.
(d) During the past quarter, the company traveled approximately 349,000 miles which can be credited to a multiple type mission.
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CONFDENTUL THLC-GSC SUBJECT: Operational Report for thaOuarterly Period Ending 31 Jariuwty \
I960, from Hoadouarters, 519th Transnortatlon Battalion-Truck, • UIC-WPSOTO (RCS CSPOIi-65) (U)
(6) The 313th Transportation Company (Mfon Trk-Refrigerator) continued to perfona itrf line haul of refrigerated car^o. In addition, the company was comnitted for drive-away operations and line haul of general cargo during slack periods. The platoon in Bangkok was displaced to Korat and replaced by the newly arrived 33rd Transportation Platoon (Refriporator), Major problem areas confronting the company are a shortage of refrigerator mechanics (see para 4)* motor vehicle safety, and inadequate aluminum welding support by the direct support maintenance activity (see para 5).
(7) The 33rd Transportation Platoon (Refrigerator) arrived in- country on 28 December 1967, underwent training, and became fully operational almost immediately. The platoon was utilized temporarily for drive-away operations and line haul operations. It was then displaced to Bangkok to perform line hauls from the centralized Class I distribution activity,
(3) The 138th and 254th Transoortation Detachments (Trailer Transfer Point Operating) arrived in-country during the reporting period. Within forty days they had received unit equipment, become established at new maintenance facilities, and initiated triier transfer operations, supply, and maintenance functions. Both are fully utilized and are operating at various locations:
(a) The 138th Detachment operates four trailer transfer points. They are Camp Vayama post. Camp Vayama .jnmuniticn Supply Point, and the Deep Water Port, all at Sattahip, and also the trailer transfer point at Panom Sarakham,
(b) The 254th Detachment operates three points, one at Khon Kaen, one at Camp Friendship, and one at the Canr Friendship Ammuni- tion Supply Point. It is also tasked with maintaining all equipment log books and preventive maintenance rosters for all trailers in the Battalion system,
4. (U) Personnel:
. A, The personnel situation of this battalion experienced a sizeable f3.uctation during this quarter. Starting at a relatively favorable lever, the personnel strength level dipped drastically during the course of the quarter, and only improved slightly during the veiy latter r)art of the per- iod. In swveral cases, assigned strength reached 50^ of authorized strength for subordinate units. Extensive use of involuntary extensions and reas- signments of personnel into critical areas alleviated this problem to the extent that mission capability was not drastically reduced. The situation improved slightly toward the end of the reporting period, and current indications, based on supplemental requisitions to higher headouarters and returned validations, point toward an almost total elimination of this problem during the coming quarter,
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^ THLC-GSC V SUBJECT! Operational Report for the Quarterly Period Ending 3I.January
1968, from Headquarters, 519th Transnortation Battalion-Truck, UIC-WSnfTO (EDS CSFOR-65) (U)
B, The latter stages of this quarter saw a larce increase in total Battalion assets with the arrival of one (l) truck company, one (1) reefer platoon, and two (2) trailer transfer point teams. All of these units were organized at Type "A" TOE configuaration, and arrival in-country at or near complete authorized strength, initial minor personnel problems on inprocessing and organization were experienced and gftlvod^ as duickl^ as possible. The long range problem of sigeable personnel rotations ocassioncd by unit PCS movement from prior stations will be approached from two directions. The first phase will consist of spreading DEROS datos within the new units IAW USAßSUTTHAI Reg 614-200. Subsequently, personnel will bo reassigned between units within the Battalion, These two actions will result in reducing individual unit rotations of personnel to not more than 25^ of assigned strength during any one month, A resi- dual problem resulting from the fact that these new units arrived during the same period as the original units comprising the Battalion will be
experienced, but as proper reouisitioning procedures have been instituted, the overall effect will be minimal,
C, The local national personnel situation improved over tho quar- ter, despite a total freeze on hirin;? imposed during the latter stages. The favorable hire situation mentioned in the previous quarters's report enabled this Battalion to extablish and maintain a some what reduced, but basically loyal and experienced LN labor force. This achievement is il- lustrated by the extremely low LN labor turnover since the freeze was im- posed. Labor problems were almost nonexiatant as no major labor problems were experienced during the period. The majority of LN employees have been with this organization for ovor nine months, and have become effi- cient and diligent member» of the Battalion,
D, Shortage of qualified personnel in the following critical MOS remains a serious problem:
MOS iiUTH OIH SHORTAGE
Refrigeration Mechanics (51L20) 15 5 10
Wheel Mechanics (63B20) (63C30)
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42 17
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First Sergeants (64C50)
5, (U) Maintenance:
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(l) The International Harvester Corporation 5-ton tractors assigned to the 53rd Transportation Company (Mdm Trk-Cfro) have developed
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\ THLC-G8C ^ SUBJECTi Operational Report for the Quarterly Period Hbv.ling 31 January
I960, from Headquarters, 519th Transport at ion Battalion-Trück, UIC-I^FSOTO (RCS CSFt)ru65) (U) ,
acute clutch problems. These vehicles have not withstood the 12S/r rated loacs. To partially alleviate this problem, loads, have been reduced to 9 short tens. Further, a spare parts problem exists in that parts for these .commercial type vehicles are not stocked in country and must be ob- tained directly from Depot stocks in Okinawa. M52A2 5rton tractors have been requisitioned to .replace the IHC tractors. Partial shipments of the M52A2 have been received and when requisition is completely filled the problem of limited load will be resolved.
(2) M=iny of the 12-ton stake and platform trailers assigned to this unit are 1952 models. During the past six months many of their components have deteriorated such as the platform bed, side beards, brake lines, electrical wiringj and landing gears. Extreme difficulty has been experienced in obtaining replacement of these type of items through nor- mal supply channels. Recently, brake lines and electrical wiring have been obtained through other than US Army sources,
(3) An unsatisfactory deadline rate has been experianced on the 7^ ton rufrireirator van trailers assigned to the 313th Transporta- tion Company (Mdm Trk, Reefer). Lack of spare parts is one of the major causes, such as parts for the starter motors and military standard enrines for the six models of Thermo-King units. Another cause is the failure of spring shackles and subseauent loss of spring shackle pins for trailers, 3rd echelon support has fabricated spring shackles with a lubrication fit- ting for durability. Further, pilferage of copper tubing brake linos has been experienced from trailers oocrating in the Bangkok area. Quantities of copper tubing have been obtained through other than US Army sources and added security measures have been enforced to prevent -dlforare.
(4) The W1A2 dump trucks assigned to the 260th Transporta- tion Company have sustained extreme wear and tear due to 24 hour per day usaw for the past 11 months required by the 809th Engineer Battalion in construction of the Inland Hoad. A maximum effort is being made by 2nd and 3rd echelon maintenance to keep $0% of these vehicles on the road. However, both 2nd and 3rd echelon personnel advise that deteriora- tion of vehicles has reached a point that continued safe operation is questionable,
(5) The major type cf mission equipment assigned to this Battalion is the M52A2, multifuel engine powered, 5-ton tractor. Due to the complexity of the engine and the special skill required on the oart of drivers to operate it, maintenance is a continual problem. This neces- sitates a even flow of parts to 2nd and 3rd echelon maintenance support to maintain acceptable availability rates. However, availability of parts has been very sporadic as demonstrated by the fact that at times a unit will receive enough parts at one time- to achieve a 85^ availability rate and two weeks later fall to 60^ due tc the l-.ck of parts. This is espe- cially true in the case of engine replacement! and fuel numps. Further,
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1968, from Headquarters, 519th Transportation Battalion-Truck, UIC-WFSOTO (RCS CSPOR-65) (U) ' '
throughout this reporting period an extreme shortage of voltage regula- tors, radiators, fuel filters, and head gaskets has been experienced« To partially alleviate some of these problems, this headnuarters has reauest- ed that IHC tractors, being replaced by M52/ 2 tractors be maintained in country as maintenance floats for deadlined tractors,
(6) Extreme shortages of the following P1X and frin/re items have been oxnorienced: tires, tubes, and tire patches. These shortages have been partially alleviated by obtaining them from other than normal US Army supply sources,
B, Units receivinc; CMMI's this period were all rated satisfactory,
C. Tho following action haw been taken or are planned to Smprove maintenance:
(t) Up-grading requisitions to priority 02 for mission essen- tial equipment parts,
(2) Closely controlled substitution of narts on deadline eouip» ment,
(3) Two (2) chift operation of maintenance personnel,
(A.) Continual personal follow-up with supply channels,
(5) Formal training programs for mechanics and drivers on main- tenance and operation of oouijmont using civilian technicians as instructors.
(6.) Use of civili-ai technical representative channels to expedite shipment of r>art3.
(7) He vision and re-evaluation of maintenance management for greater efficiency.
(8) Revision of daily maintenance status reporting with the objective of readily pinpointing problem areas.
(9) Movement of vehicles by use of scheduled convoys to control operator maintenance, allow for safer ope ration and controlled utilization of equipment,
(10) Training of line haul units (Medium Truck) to operate and maintain special mission trailer^ (reefers and ?0L) in order to olimi- nate using prime movers of one unit to deliver to final destinations thus affording more maintenance time for refrirorator and petroleum units and »ore^ efficient use of the line haul system,
(11) Limit operation ,of M51A2 dumps to very short hauls,
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THLC-GSC vj. SUBJECT: OoerÄtion«! Report for the Quarterly Period Ending 31 January \
I960, from HeÄdouarters, 519th Transportation Battalion-Truck, UIC-WPSOTO (RCS SCFOR-65) (U)
6. (U) Logistics:
A, The overall logistical situation for this Battalion is steadi- ly improvinp:, A recent Inflow of M52A2 5-ton, 6X6 tractors, has alleviated critical shortages In that area. Problems are still being encountered in obtaining replacement M349A4 reefer vans for those turned in unserviceable. This situation could be partially eliminated if the Direct Runport Unit is provided aluminym welding capability enabling them to rennir the reefer vans. Under the present system, a reefer van requiring even minimum aluminum re- pair work must be evacuated to Okinawa for Irck of proper welding enui?- ment.
B, During the past ouarter four new units arrived in country: the 33rd Roefer Plat: ■ n, 138th Transoortation, 254th Transportation Detachment and the 569th Transportation Company, With a few excenti^ns the units arrived in country with all authorized TOE items of surjoly. The Trailer Transfer Detachments are short one (l) each 3/4 t^n truck. They have been on reauisi- tion since before arrival in country, but status on an EDD is not available. A letter has been written to the Director of Supply, Ft, Lewis, Washington requesting status rvf the vehicles. If the reoly indicates the vehicles are not available, the present reauisitions will be cancelled and efforts will be made to obtain the vehicles at this station. The 33rd Reofer Platoon arrived in ountry less one (1) M34%4 van authorized by their TOE. Follow up action 1 s been initiated to determine the location of the missing van. However status has not been received. A second reefer van beltriRins' to the platoon was damaged in an accident enroute to Korat, Af!ain this shortage could have b^en alleviated if the Direct Support Unit was eouiooed t"1 sefw, vice reefer equipment,
C, Construction at the new Khon Kaen Camp Site, nox^ beine; occu- pied by the 569th Transoortation Company, is proceedinr -n schedule|l AMIVC Construction Company indicates that all completion dates will be met. How- ever, the lack of an adeouate water and oower supoly is reaching a critical stare. Under the present system, water must be transported int^ the camo and stored in a stationary 6,000 gallon tank. This is barely adeouate to meet the present needs of the camp and with the advent cf tw-^ hundred and fifty additional trooos next n^mth for a SEATO exercise, it is hichly oro- bably that the present water supoly will be inadeauate. ...ttemots to sink a well were initiated over three months afflc ; however they have been abandoned several times for Qauipment malfunctions and lack tef proper dfeilling eouip- ment. The ••i"-\ject is now at a standstill. This command will make every effort to insure that this prefect be given first oriority and that dril- ling activities resume immediately. The electrical power sources at Kh^n Kaen is presently being provided by two 100 K/W generators. With the com- pletion of added facilities in the near future, an additional power source will be needed, AMP\C has indicated that three (3) each 150 K/A genera- tors will be available when the new construction is completed, "It is
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^ THLC-GSC SUBJECT! Operational Report for the Ovurterly Period Eniln^ 31 January
• 1968, fr^m Headquarters, 519th Transportation BaHaJ-i^n-Truck, UIC-WSCTO (RCS CSFOR-65) (U)
strongly recommended that commercial power from the city of Kh^n Kaen be provided for the Cann, This vr>uld orove a more econcmical and dependable power source and generators could be used as an omer^tmcy power source should local power fail,
D. The installation facilities at Satt.ihio are steadily improving with the maintenance facility for tho 505th Transportation Company nearing completion. The new motor pool facility for the. 313th Transport at ion Com- pany in Korat was completed in January I960. The 'i3rd Transportation Com- pany has a similar facility scheduied for construction in the noar future. The plans are still at the drawing board stage} however MCA funds have al- ready been appropriated for this undertaking and construction shoxild bepdn sometime during the first ouarter of 196^. Construction on trailer trans- fer points at Camp Vayama, ?hanom, Korat Ammunition Suoply Point and Khon Kaen progressed to an extent that they wero vmt into operation. The use of these points has greatly increased the efficiency of the LOC operations. Operations and maintenancQ facilities of these points will bo completed in January 1968. Bums were completed at Phanom and Khon K^.en in time for use for P-972. Lafck of electricity and power sources for the trailer trans- fer ooints at Camp Vayama and Fhanom are existing problems. Until electri- city is furnished these facilities will not become completely operational.
E. rroblens cenceminr reports of survey on dump trucks, heinp utilized by the 260th Transportation Company in support cf the ^09th Engi- neer Battalion, are increasing. Since the trucks are on loan from oroject stocks, surveys are being forwarded to the accountable officer in Okinawa for appointment of a surveying officer resulting in undue delays in releas- ing these vehiclea for repair. The unnecessary delay could be avoided if ■ project stocks were authorized to apnoint a surveying officer for release or disposition of the vehicles in question. Elf forts by this comraanrl are being made to effect such an afrreement with the accountable officer in Oki- nawa, Action is being taken to initiate surveys from thin headauarters.
F. A supply inspection of all units in Battalion except the 138th Trans Det, 254th Trans Det and Headouartera Detachment was conducted during period 4 to 20 Jan I960. The deficiencies found were generally attributed to lack of trained supply personnel in the 505th Trans Co and 291st Trans Co. These units have been operating without qualified supply Serseants for a considerable period of time. The 313th Trans Co has re- cently lost the supply Serjeant and it is expected that the suonly situation will deteriorate unless a qualified replacement is assigned. The 569th Trans Co was in process of unpacking after recently arriving in the country. This unit is scheduled for re-inspection on or about 15 Peb i960. In addi- tion to personnel shortages mentioned above, the Battalion property book section and headouarters detachment are shirt suopl.v Serreonts,
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THLC-GSC SUBJECT: Operational Report for the Ouarterly Period Kn'linr 31 January
196Ö, from Hoadauarters, 519th Transportfttion Battalion-Truck, UIC-WFSrTO (RCS CSFOr*-65) (U)
G. Durinc the months of Nov nnd Dec 6? the Battalion S-4 was nc- tivly engaged in planning and actual recention of 360 troops, Messing, bil- leting and transportation wore coordinated nnd provided,
H. During this omrter accountability of 12 ton stake and platform trailers were transfered from truck companba to Battalion. with arrival of the 569th Tr.an sport at ion Comonny, trailer assets were increased to 300 trail- ers, A U/.BTOC issue of an additional 120 trailers is expected to be receiv- ed in Fob 68, This will improve tractor-trailer ratio which'has been 1:1.25 and a limiting factor on cargo hauling caoability. Receipt of addi- tional trailers will provide a 1:1.75 ratio. However 1 the optimum ratio Is 1:2,5, requiring an additional 1?0 trailers,
SECTION 2, PART I: COMM'NDB:.? OBSETiVATIONS- IE9S0WS LEAItfHD
1. (U) Personnel«
A. During the reporting period, the Battalion Staff experienced almost a 10Cf;i turnover of officers and key enlisted parsonnel. This condition was cimoounded because full operations were, for the first time, beim? initiated. Plans are now in effect tc spread the rotation dates of key personnel in order to minimize a recurrence of the above,
B. There is a shortage of school trained mechanic?, within the command. This deficit has b^en overcome in part by on-the-,job training, A lack of trained mechanics makes it difficult to reduce •'leadline rates.
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(u) Operations?
A, TO/E rated capabilities of units in this environment are unrealistic. Cargo hauled in the 12 ton S^P Trailers tends to cube out before the rated weicht capacity is attained, thereby reducing the TO/E rated capacity. In addition. Type B unit^ do not operate as effectively as Type A units, derradine the capability by approximately 25^. The roads over which the units must oporate are also a limiting factor. In this particular environment, 50^ - 60^ of the Line of Communication consists of unimproved roads stilH under .construction,
D. Military Police and Thai Highway Police have oroven in- valuable in the successful accomplishment of ^-972 convoys thu;? farA The roads over which the units operate are narrow, 2 lane, and fairly congested. The police have managed to attain priority for the convoy? carrying P-972 Carco.
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A THLC-GSC V SUBJECTi Operational Report for the Quarterly Teriod Ending 31 January
1960, from Headquarters, 519th Transnortation Battalion-Truck, UIC-WSOTO (RCS CftFOr;.-65) (U)
C, In order to effectively plan convoy operations, commit- ments should bo received by the Battalion in sufficient time to allow for thorourh planning, particularjy in view of the poor communications available at this location.
3. (U) Training and Orranization:
A. Two Trailer.Transfer Point Operating teans have been received in the country during the reoortin»- period. However, this has proved to be insufficient. One team is operating four points, three in the Sattahio Port area. It is felt that a rainumum of two additional teams is required to perform satisfactorily in these areas.
B. In order to effectively control the line of communications it has been necessary to displace platoons of two of the companies from time to time. It is believed that if the 291st Trans Company were positioned in Phanom Sarakom, the constant shiftinfT of platoons would be eliminated and the line haul units would be most effectively positioned.
C. Since the "heart" of the operations is at the port of Sattahip, .and since a larpe oart of the Battalion's assets are located there, it is bslieved that Battalion Hoadouarters should also be po- sitioned at Sattahip. This would allow the Battalion staff to ^e more responsive to chances in requirenonts that occur from time to time at that location.
4. (ü) Intelligence:
No significant intelligence activity noted during Reporting period,
5. (U) Logistics:
A. Maintenance problems continue to detract from mission accom- plishment. The high deadline rate is due to shortages of school-trained mechanics, inability of Thai drivers to effectively operate the complica- ted pieces of eoui^ment, road conditions encountered, and inadequate flow of repair parts.
P. Tho ratio of tractors to trailers is 1:1.25. It is believed the optimum ratio is 1:2.5 in this operation. During tho reporting ■oer- iod, information has boon received that .an additional 12C trailers would arrive in a rcl-v.tively short period of time, "'/hen they are received in country the ratio of tractors to trailers will bo 1:2,
6. (U) Other: None,
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SUBJECT: Ooorational Ilonort for the ^uarbarXv Poriod Sndinr V Jawsary 1968, from Hoadauarters, 519th Traneportat^on Battalion-Truck, UIC-'^FSTTO (ItCS CSF0rU65) (ü)
SECTION 2, Tart II« C0MM.JJD3ri«S IvECOMMEaDATIONS
1, (U) Peraonneli
That action bo taken to insure that almoat 100« of key staff personnel rl© not rotate in a relatively short time ftwne. This woiilrl eliminate much "^ropliw; in the dark» as was experienced by the present staff dirinV their first several weeks of operations.
2, (U) Operations»
That locristicians and staff officers re-evaluate present TO/E rated capabilities to determine their adeouacy, particularly where they arply to units operating in devolottin^ countries, A revision of TO/E rated capabilities would pennit stiaff officers to be more realistic in their Planned employmenjb of operating'orgnnizations.
3, (U) Trainini» and Orcaniaationst
That recently submitted reconjraend.?.tions for axw^nentation of Trailer Transfer Point Operating detachments be approved by hinher headquarters as quickly as possible, •
4, (U) Intölli.7encö: None
5, (U) Locistics;
A. uocoramend that action be taken to speed up the flow of critical repair parts, Tarticulary a smooth, adecuate input of multi- fuel encinas into the commend is urgently recmired. In the past the en/dues have been received sporadically, and never In adeauate numbers to meot requirements,
n. An IffOE is beinp initiated to acquire an additional sixty (60) HI27 12-ton SI? Trailers, T«Jhen they are acquired, the o-Dtimum ratio of tractors to trailers of 1i2#5 will be attained, Hocommend that the 120 trailers that have been identified as dues-in be expedited.
6. Other: None
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SUBJECT: Uperational Report for the Quarterly Period i^ndinß 31 Janucry 1968 from headquarters, 519th Transüortation Battalion UIC wVöüTü {ROS CüFÜiU65) (U)
HQ, 9th Logistical Command, APO 96233 28 Feb 68
TO: Commanding General, U.U. Army Support Thailand, ATT1I: G3, AFO 96233
Tr.e following conanents are submitted pertaining to oection 2, Fart II, Comriande^s Hecomi iondations:
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a. (ü)Personnel: To preclude a lOOjS rotation of key strfl* ofricers and company grade officers at one time, inter-unit transfers hr;ve been node and key staff officers1 DM03 have been adjusted to allow for a thirty (30) day overlap with their successor«
b. (ü)Operations: Concur that the capabilities of the truck companies are degraded due to poor road conditions, employment of Local Kational driv- ers and the long LOC our trucks operate over. This headquarters considers these factors when assigning missions to the 519th Transportation Battalion, in order not to over com.it the unit. I do not recomcnd that the present Army wide TOiu be degraded.
c. (lT)Training and Organization: The personnel increase in the Trailer Transfer Point Operating Detaci....ents are included in ti.e recent ÜSARPAG reor- ganization study of ü&IüSÜPTHäI. Approval is expected of this study.
d. (U)Logistics:
(1) This comraajid anticipates that the monthly input of multifuel engines will average forty-five U5) for the next four U) months.
(2) The one hundred twenty (120) trailers are a tfABTOC item and are required in-country as soon as possible.
FHAKK P. BAKE Colonel, C2 Commanding
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1966 (RCS CSFOR . 65) 519th Tranaportatlon Battalion WPSQTO
Haadquartara, united Stataa Any Sapport Thailand, APO 96233 f 9 FEB 1968
THRU» Comnandar la Chlaf, United Stataa Anay Pacific, ATTNt QPOP-OT APO 96558
TOt AGSFOR, Departaant of the Any, Waahlngton, D.C« 20310
This Haadquartara concura with the ooonanta and obaarratlona made by tha ooanaading of floor of tha 9th Logistical Coamand,
FOR THE COMIAIIDEBt /~\
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A- GPOP-DT (31 Jan 68) 3d Ind (U) SUBJECT: Operational Report for the Quarterly Period
Ending 31 Jan 68 from HQ, 519th Trans Bn (UIC: WFSQTO) (RCS CSFOR-65)
HQ, US Army, Pacific, APO San Francisco 96558 2 2 MAR I96B
TO: Assistant Chief of Staff for Force Development, Department of the Army, Washington, D.C. 20310
This headquarters has evaluated subject report and forwarding Indorsements and concurs in the report as Indorsed.
FOR THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF:
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1. Provido command and control over th« operation of all Transporta- tion Truck Units in Thalland, .
2, Promulgate standing o^eratin/^ procedures to be followed by sub- be rd in ate units,
3. Receive and translata commitments from higher headqunrtcrs for local and line haul highway transportation into specific units of vehi- cles reouired,
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6. Assign hauling tasks to specific subordinate units nn the basis of thüir capabilities,
7. Direct and supervise the carrying out of operational assign- ments by subordinate units,
8. Supervise, coordinate,and assist subordinate units in matters of administration, supply, ma3nten?Jice, training and communications, to include utilization of IN employed as porsonno] fill in Typo B units.
9. Control and supervise the transfer of parnonnGl and rarpio from one mode of transoortation to •mother at establishod truck terminals,
10. Provide personnel and assistance as renuired by the Staff Transportation Office, 9th Log Comd in making route surveys or ^nsooc- tions, and establishing reports.
11. Provide liaison with Royal Thai Or vcrnimnt /nancies, as rv.-ouired, to insure th.i smooth flow of cargo by highway through Th^il^nd.
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