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June 1971 ~ Battalion Timeline
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At the start of the month Battalion HQ Detachment, its organic letter companies (minus Bravo Company) and the 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) were headquartered subordinate to the 89th MP Group, 18th MP Brigade, III Corps Tactical Zone, Bien Hoa Province, Long Binh Post, South Vietnam.

Bravo Company was headquartered at Vinh Long, in Vinh Long Province, and the 22nd Provost Marshal Detachment at Can Tho in Phong Dinh Province, both in IV Corps Tactical Zone, Mekong Delta Region.
18th MP
Brigade
89th MP
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720th MP
Battalion
1 June

     Military Payment Certificate Series 692 fractional denominations were withdrawn from circulation. The dollar denominations remained in use until 5 March 1973.

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Wanted: Any unusual stories of the currency exchange. Please notify the History Project Manager via the Email Link at the top of this page.

0001 hours: Daily journal opened by SP/4 Zuerlein.

0230 hours: C Company (Newson) reported all personnel were present.

0430 hours: Shooting Incident, SRI (Serious Incident Report) #6-5. Suspected enemy activity, PISR #720P-71-82.

0640 hours: PFC Ortez, HQ Detachment was posted as Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Quan Loi Convoy  0710 hours: The Quon Loi Convoy left Long Binh Post with 23 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  4th Transportation Command (Meyer) notified this office that the Fire Support Base Mace Convoy had been cancelled. C Company (Fulton) notified.

Cu Chi Convoy  0820 hours: The Cu Chi Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 8 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  0830 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 31 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Cu Chi Convoy  1320 hours: The Cu Chi Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 8 vehicles and negative incidents. 89th MP Group notified.

Phan Thiet Convoy  1430 hours: The Phan Thiet Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 33 vehicles and reported no incidents. 89th MP Group notified.

POW Escort Unit  1450 hours: The 24th Evacuation Hospital (Acha) requested an escort for 1 POW to Cong Hoa Hospital, Saigon, as soon as possible. C Company 1SG notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  1500 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 31 vehicles and reported no incidents. 89th MP Group notified.

Quan Loi Convoy  1645 hours: The Quan Loi Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 23 vehicles and reported no incidents. 89th MP Group notified.

1800 hours: Fatal Traffic Accident, Serious Incident Report #6-14.

     PVT Augustus Adams age 21 of C Company, died in a vehicle crash on Highway 1A while returning from Bien Hoa City in the company Duce and a half."

     PVT Adams was an enlistee from Gulfport, Mississippi, and was transferred to C Company, 720th MP Battalion from B Company, 53rd Signal Battalion on 16 February. He held the MOS 76Y30 Armorer-Unit Supply Specialist. Before joining the Battalion he was a recipient of the South Vietnamese Armed Forces Honor Medal 2nd Class, the circumstances of the award remain unknown.

     He was one of fifteen American servicemen to die that day in Vietnam. His tour started on 11 August 1970, and his name is etched on The Wall of the Vietnam Memorial, Panel 03W - Line 60.

Wanted: Personal stories, information on the circumstances of the crash or any photographs of the vehicle. Please contact the History Project Manager via the Email Link at the top of this page.
PVT Adams

2000 hours: Traffic Accident, Brigade Information #137-71.

2100 hours: Suicide, Serious Incident Report #6-19.

2200 hours: Possible Suspected Dangerous Drugs, Serious Incident Report #36-23.

2330 hours: Contraband Search, Brigade Information #138-71.

2345 hours: PFC Paul O. Antol of HQ Detachment reported all personnel present or accounted for.

2350 hours: SP/4 Schmidt, A Company and SP/4 Marcellus Wilcox, C Company were posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SP/4 Zuerlein. Log signed by CPT Paul A. Garwood, Battalion S3.
2 June

0001 hours: Journal opened by SP/4 Zurlein.

0020 hours: PFC Chapman reported all personnel present or accounted for.

0145 hours: Aggravated Assault, Serious Incident Report #6-27.

0610 hours: PVT Garraway, HQ Detachment was posted and briefed as Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Quan Loi Convoy  0720 hours: The Quan Loi Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 8 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Cu Chi-Tay Ninh Convoy  0730 hours: The Cu Chi-Tay Ninh Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 23 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  0820 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 22 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  0850 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 17 vehicles. 89th MP group notified.

1100 hours: Housebreaking and larceny of private property, Serious Incident Report #6-42.

POW Hospital Guards  1145 hours: SGT Gregory L. Hurston, C Company, notified this office that a POW guard was sent to the 24th Evacuation Hospital.

212th MP Company  1200 hours: SP/4 Terry M. Chaffins, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog), posted as Battalion Motor Pool guard.

FSB Mace Convoy  1340 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 10 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP group notified.

Quan Loi Convoy  1515 hours: The Quan Loi Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 7 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  1525 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 17 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Cu Chi-Tay Ninh Convoy  1750 hours: The Cu Chi-Tay Ninh Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 23 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified. Battalion SDO (Lovitt, HQ Detachment), reported for duty.

1800 hours: PFC Smyer, A Company and PFC Charles D. Spruell, C Company, were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

1835 hours: Larceny of private property, Serious Incident Report #6-50.

Bau Loc Convoy  2135 hours: CPT Dix, 4th Transportation Command, notified this office that the departure time for the 3 June Bao Loc Convoy had been changed from 0730 hours to 0800 hours. Fullerton of C Company notified.

2215 hours: MAJ Elliott, Battalion Executive Officer notified this office that Battalion Communications was without a RTT (radio telephone & teletype) operator, and that any messages would be relayed through the 18th MP Brigade Communications by SP/4 Argo.

2350 hours: SP/4 Benjamin Van Vorst, A Company and PFC Cornelius Scott, C Company, were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L. Q. Hankins and signed by CPT Paul A. Garwood, S3.
3 June

212th MP Company  1LT John T. Murray was assigned as the new executive officer (XO) of the 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog).

0001 hours: Journal opened by SSG L. Q. Hankins.

0110 hours: Annex #11 closed (delayed entree) SDNCO notified this office that he and SDO Smith closed the annex with negative incidents.

0111 hours: Contraband Search, Brigade Information #139-71.

0550 hours: SP/4 Dexter, HQ Detachment, was briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Quan Loi Convoy  0643 hours: The Quan Loi Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 12 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  0800 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 27 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Quan Loi Convoy  1400 hours: The Quan Loi Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 12 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  1515 hours: C Company (Newsom) reported that the Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 14 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  1600 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 14 vehicles. Reported one minor Traffic Accident, Brigade Information #140-71. 89th MP Group notified.

1645 hours: SDNCO (SSG Charles T. Starkweather) HQ Detachment reported for duty.

1800 hours: SP/4 Lewis, A Company and SP/4 Jones, C Company, briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

2215 hours: Annex #11 closed by SDNCO (Starkweather) and SDO CPT Richard L. Chamberlain, HQ Detachment, with negative incidents.

2300 hours: Contraband Search, Brigade Information #141-71.

2350 hours: SP/4 Keys, A Company and PFC Gary L. Coger, C Company, were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

2358 hours: The following companies reported all present and accounted for, A Company (Smith), HQ Detachment (Briby) and 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog), (Donohue).

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L. Q. Hankins and signed by CPT Paul A. Garwood, S3 HQ Detachment.
4 June

0001 hours: Journal opened by SSG L.Q. Hankins.

0110 hours: C Company (Newsom) reported all personnel present or accounted for.

0300 hours: Aggravated Assault, Serious Incident Report #6-77.

0545 hours: SP/4 Gatton, HQ Detachment, posted as the Battalion Motor Pool Guard.

FSB Mace Convoy  0620 hours: The 4th Transportation Command, Operations, requested the Fire Support Base Mace Convoy depart as soon as possible due to a mistake they made in departure time of 0800 instead of 0600 hours. C Company notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  0733 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 14 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Cu Chi-Tay Ninh Convoy  0815 hours: The Cu Chi-Tay Ninh Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 33 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  0835 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 22 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

212th MP Company  1150 hours: SP/4 Terry M. Chaffins, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guard.

1222 hours: Larceny of Post Exchange (PX) property, Serious Incident Report #6-81.

FSB Mace Convoy  1315 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 7 vehicles and no incidents to report. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  1540 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 22 vehicles and no incidents to report. 89th MP Group notified.

1610 hours: The 89th MP Group (Matrinez) notified this office of a severe weather warning from 1600-2200. All companies were notified.

Cu Chi-Tay Ninh Convoy  1720 hours: The Cu Chi-Tay Ninh Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 33 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

1730 hours: The Staff Duty NCO (Creekmore, A Company) reported for duty.

1800 hours: PFC John N. Wallet of C Company, and SP/4 Keyes of A Company were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

2215 hours: Annex #11 closed without incident by Staff Duty NCO and Officer.

2330 hours: Enemy Activity (rocket attack) PISR#720P-71-83.

2333 hours: A Company, PFC Charles Chapman reported all personnel present or accounted for.

212th MP Company  2340 hours: 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) (Spence), reported all personnel present or accounted for.

2345 hours: SP/4 Schmidt, A Company and PFC Stowe, C Company, were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

2350 hours: Contraband Search, Brigade Information #143-71.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L.Q. Hankins and signed by CPT Paul A. Garwood, S3, HQ Detachment.
5 June

0001 hours, Journal opened by SSG L .Q. Hankins.

0110 hours: SSG Charles L. Milligan reported all C Company personnel present or accounted for.

0550 hours SP/4 Lewis of HQ Detachment was briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guard.

0645 hours: Accidental Discharge of Firearm, Serious Incident Report #6-98.

Phan Thiet Convoy  0740 hours: The Phan Thiet Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 31 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Quan Loi Convoy  0750 hours: The Quan Loi Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 12 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  0755 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 16 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Ham Tan Convoy  0840 hours: The Ham Tan Convoy departed Bien Hoa with 5 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  0935 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 28 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Song Be Convoy  0940 hours: The Song Be Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 14 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

212th MP Company  1145 hours: SP/4 Terry M. Chaffins of the 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) was briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Phan Thiet Convoy  1200 hours: The Phan Thiet Convoy reported a traffic accident. 18th Brigade information #144-71.

1335 hours: Larceny of Government Property, Serious Incident Report #6-101.

1340 hours: Larceny of Private Property, Serious Incident Report #6-102.

FSB Mace Convoy  1400 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 16 vehicles and no incidents to report. 89th MP Group notified.

Quan Loi Convoy  1515 hours: The Quan Loi Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 12 vehicles and no incidents to report. 89th MP Group notified.

1530 hours: Enemy Activity, PISR#720P-71-84.

1755 hours: SP/4 Eduardo Josephs of A Company and SP/4 Smith of C Company were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

1815 hours: Possible Suspicious Dangerous Drugs, Serious Incident Report #6-105.

Vung Tau Convoy  1930 hours: SSG Coy W. Fulton (C Company) reported to this office that the Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post at 1600 hours with 26 vehicles and no incidents to report. 89th MP Group notified.

2215 hours: Annex #11 closed by the Staff Duty NCO and Officer.

2300 hours: HQ Detachment, reported all personnel present or accounted for.

212th MP Company  2330 hours: 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) (Spence), reported all personnel present or accounted for.

2352 hours: A Company (Chapman) reported all personnel present or accounted for.

2359 hours: PFC Flessle, A Company and SP/4 Cole, C Company, were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L. Q. Hankins and signed by CPT Paul A. Garwood, S3, HQ Detachment.
6 June

0001 hours: Journal opened by SSG L. Q. Hankins.

0002 hours: Contraband Search, Brigade Information#145-71.

0100 hours: Aggravated Assault, Serious Incident Report #6-109.

0150 hours: SSG Dean L. Steffensen of C Company notified this office that SP/4 Robert Mohr and PVT Donald L. Strayhorn were absent at bed check.

0155 hours: Traffic Accident with Injury, Serious Incident Report #6-110.

0540 hours: A supplemental Serious Incident report was submitted for log entree at 0155 hours.

0545 hours: SP/4 Paul Swank of HQ Detachment was posted as Battalion Motor Pool Guard.

Cu Chi-Tay Ninh Convo   0740 hours: The Cu Chi-Tay Ninh Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 32 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  0755 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace convoy departed Long Binh Post with 19 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

212th MP Company  1200 hours: SP/4 Terry M. Chaffins of the 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) was posted as Battalion Motor Pool Guard.

Phan Thiet Convoy  1415 hours: The Phan Thiet Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 17 vehicles, reporting one minor vehicle accident on 5 June. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  1655 hours: The Mace Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 19 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

1800 hours: SP/4 Keyes of A Company and PFC Henry C. Glasgow of C Company were posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

Cu Chi-Tay Ninh Convoy  1815 hours: The Cu Chi-Tay Ninh Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 32 vehicles an no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Ham Tan Convoy   1900 hours: The Ham Tan Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 7 vehicles and one minor vehicle accident reported. 89th MP Group notified.

2215 hours: The Staff Duty NCO supervised the closing of Annex #11 without any incidents.

2330 hours: Seymour of HQ Detachment reported all personnel were present and accounted for at bed check.

2345 hours: PFC Ervin L. Giddens of A Company reported all personnel were present and accounted for at bed check

212th MP Company   2350 hours: Donohue, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) reported all personnel were present and accounted for at bed check.

2351 hours: Battalion Motor Pool guards, SP/4 John Morris, Jr., A Company and SP/4 Frank C. San Nicholas, C Company, were briefed and posted at 2345 hours.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L. Q. Hankins.
7 June

r1LT Randall S. E. DeChant received provisional command of C Company from CPT Raymond F. Cox, Jr., pending arrival of CPT Gary M. Woods.

Wanted: Photographs of 1LT DeChant and the change of command ceremony. Please contact the History Project Manager via the Email Link at the top of this page.
1LT Dechant
CPT Cox

0001 hours: Journal opened by SSG L. Q. Hankins

0002 hours: Contraband Search, 18th MP Brigade Information 148-71.

0320 hours: SGT Jack L. Greg, C Company, reported all personnel were present or accounted for at bed check.

0600 hours: SP/4 Tsukimoto, HQ Detachment posted as Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Quan Loi Convoy  0720 hours: The Quan Loi Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 6 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  0805 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 12 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Bao Loc Convoy  0825 hours: The Bao Loc Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 52 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 19 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

212th MP Company  1140 hours: SP/4 Terry M. Chaffins, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) was posted as Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Vung Tau Convoy  1310 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 19 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  1400 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 12 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Quan Loi Convoy  1440 hours: The Quan Loi Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 6 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

1500 hours: Justifiable Homicide, Serious Incident Report #6-135.

1550 hours: Martinez of the 89th MP Group notified this office of a severe weather warning from 1600 hours this date to 0200 hours 8 July. All Companies notified.

1625 hours: Larceny of private property, Serious Incident Report #6-138.

1750 hours: SP/4 Gross of A Company and SP/4 William G. King of C Company were posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

Song Be Convoy  1830 hours: The Song Be Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 14 vehicles and no incidents reported. No air cover was provided on this date. 89th MP Group notified.

2015 hours: Larceny of government property, Serious Incident Reports, #6-147 and #6-148. 89th MP Group notified.

2215 hours: Staff Duty Officer Farmer and the Staff Duty NCO supervised the closing of Annex #11 without incident.

212th MP Conmpany  2340 hours: Spence of the 212th MP Compay reported all personel present and accounted for bed check.

2345 hours: PFC Charles Chapman of A Company reported all personnel present and accounted for bed check.

2347 hours: PFC James C. Gibson, Jr. of C Company and PFC Schmidt of A Company, were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards by the Staff Duty NCO.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L. Q. Hankins.
8 June

    CPT Gary M. Woods received command of C Company from 1LT Randall S. E. DeChant, the provisional company commander.

Wanted: Photographs of CPT Woods, 1LT DeChant, and the change of command ceremony. Please contact the History Project Manager via the Email Link at the top of this page.
1LT DeChant
CPT Woods

1LT Charles W. Smith of A Company departed the Battalion.

0001 hours: Journal opened by SSG L. Q. Hankins.

0002 hours: Contraband Search, Brigade information #149-71.

0450 hours: C Company CQ reported all personnel present and accounted for at bed check.

0625 hours: PFC Paul O. Antol, HQ Detachment, was briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Tay Ninh Convoy  0720 hours: The Tay Ninh Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 26 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  0755 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 13 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  0840 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 21 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

212th MP Company  1200 hours: Siedler of the 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) was briefed and posted as the Motor Pool guard.

FSB Mace Convoy  1320 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 13 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Tay Ninh Convoy  1650 hours: The Tay Ninh Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 26 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  1655 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 41 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Bao Loc Convoy  The Bao Loc convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 52 vehicles and reported one minor vehicle accident. 89th MP Group notified.

1930 hours: Homicide, Serious Incident Report #6-167.

2030 hours: Aggravated Assault, Serious Incident Report #6-171.

2040 hours: Possession of Heroin, Currency violation Serious Incident Report #6-172.

2215 hours: The Staff Duty NCO supervised the closing of Annex #11 without incident. The Staff Duty officer didn't show.

2350 hours: SP/4 Murphy A Company and SP/4 Kane of C Company were posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SP/4 Zuerlein.
9 June

0001 hours: Journal opened by SP/4 Zuerlein.

0550 hours: SP/4 William Drongeson of HQ Detachment was posted as the Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Quan Loi Convoy  0640 hours: The Quan Loi Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 6 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  0750 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 11 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Phan Thiet Convoy  0810 hours: The Phan Thiet Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 23 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  0915 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 26 vehicles.

212th MP Company  1200 hours: SP/4 Terry M. Chaffins of the 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) was posted as Battalion Motor Pool guard.

1220 hours: Possession of drugs, Serious Incident Report #6-183.

1245 hours: Homicide, Serious Incident Report #6-167 8 June 71 (supplement-1).

FSB Mace Convoy  1300 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 8 vehicles, and no incident reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Quan Loi Convoy  1340 hours: The Quan Loi Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 6 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

1425 hours: Possession of drugs, Serious Incident Report #6-186.

Vung Tau Convoy  1510 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 25 vehicles and reported one minor vehicle accident. 89th MP Group notified.

1730 hours: SDNCO SSG Charles T. Starkweather of HQ Detachment reported for duty.

1750 hours: PFC Edward Espinoza, C Company and SP/4 Schmidt, A Company were posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

2130 hours: Accidental shooting, Serious Incident Report #6-197.

2215 hours: The Staff Duty NCO and Duty Officer closed Annex #11 without incident.

212th MP Company  2345 hours: SGT Spence of the 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) reported all personnel were present and accounted for at bed check.

2350 hours: SGT Randall K. Davis of A Company reported all personnel present and accounted for at bed check.

2355 hours: SP/4 John H. Morris, C Company and PFC Talbert, A Company were posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SP/4 Zuerlein.
SP/4 Morris
10 June

0001 hours: Journal opened by SP/4 Zuerlein.

0020 hours: SGT Gregg C Company reported all personnel were present and accounted for.

0100 hours: SP/4 Clay, 89th MP Group notified this office of a severe weather warning until 0555 hours.

0315 hours: Fatal Traffic Accident, Serious Incident Report #6-203.

0320 hours: Possession of Dangerous Drugs, Serious Incident Report #6-204.

0325 hours: Possession of Narcotics, Serious Incident Report #6-205.

0555 hours: PFC Trotter of HQ Detachment was posted as the Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Bu Dop Convoy  0645 hours: The Bu Dop Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 61 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Tay Ninh Convoy  0725 hours: The Tay Ninh Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 22 vehicles. 89th MP group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  0810 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 7 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  0830 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 29 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

212th MP Company  1200 hours: PFC Stebbenfield of the 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) was posted as the Battalion Motor Pool guard.

1345 hours: Possession of Drugs Serious, Incident Report #6-208.

Phan Thiet Convoy  1355 hours: The Phan Thiet Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 21 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  1430 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 30 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  1500 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 11 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP group notified.

Tay Ninh Convoy  1730 hours: The Tay Ninh Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 22 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

1830 hours: SGT Jack L. Gregg, C Company reported for duty as the Battalion SDNCO.

1850 hours: PFC Schmidt of A Company and PFC Richardson of C Company were posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

2045 hours: Accidental Firearm Discharge with injury, Serious Incident Report #6-216.

2215 hours: The Staff Duty NCO and Officer closed Annex #11 without incident.

2345 hours: The following companies reported all personnel present and accounted for at bed check. SP/4 Charles Chapman, A Company; Donahue, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog); Layage, HQ Detachment.

2350 hours: SP/4 Goss of A Company and PFC Evanson of C Company were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards by the Staff Duty NCO.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L. Q. Hankins .
11 June

0001 hours: Journal opened by SSG L. Q. Hankins.

0002 hours: Contraband Search, 18th MP Brigade Information #152-71.

0140 hours: Jackson from A Company reported that all personnel were present and accounted for at bed check except SP/4 Harry B. Parson.

0145 hours: SGT Bennie N. Veal of C Company reported all personnel present and accounted for at bed check.

0600 hours: PFC Trotter of HQ Detachment was briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guard.

0615 hours: Accidental discharge of firearm with injury, Serious Incident Report #6-226.

Bao Loc Convoy 0745 hours: The Bao Loc Convoy departed from Long Binh Post with 21 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy 0750 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 16 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy 0825 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post. Number of vehicles not reported. 89th MP Group notified.

0900 hours: Aggravated Assault, Serious Incident Report #6-226.

1200 hours: PFC Stubbenfield of the 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) was posted as Battalion Motor Pool guard.

1210 hours: Armed Robbery, Serious Incident Report #6-228.

Vung Tau Convoy 1405 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 24 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group Notified.

1420 hours: Accidental Discharge of Weapon, 18th MP Brigade Information broadcast #152-71.

FSB Mace Convoy 1450 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 16 vehicles and 1 incident to report. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy 1515 hours: PSIR#720-71-85 report of sniper fire on the Mace Convoy was submitted.

1525 hours: Robbery & Assault with a deadly weapon, Serious Incident Report #6-232.

1630 hours: Accidental Shooting, Serious Incident Report #6-234.

1635 hours: Aggravated Assault, Serious Incident Report #6-234.

1640 hours: Accidental Shooting, Serious Incident Report #6-233.

1800 hours: SP/4 Webb of A Company and PFC Williams of C Company were briefed and posted as the Battalion Motor Pool guars by the Staff Duty NCO.

2209 hours: Contraband Search, 18th MP Brigade information broadcast #154-71.

2230 hours: The Staff Duty NCO (Callahan) reported to this office that he and the Staff Duty Officer CPT Paul A. Garwood (HQ Detachment S3) supervised the closing of Annex #11 without incident.

2330 hours: The following companies reported all personnel present and accounted for at bed check: SP/4 Charles Chapman, A Company, Garwood, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog).

2350 hours: SP/4 Kane, A Company and PFC John W. Wilkerson, C Company were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards by the Staff Duty NCO.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L. Q. Hankins.
12 June

0001 hours: Journal opened by SSG L. Q. Hankins.

0015 hours: Potter, 89th MP Group S3 contacted this office and requested a communications check, Potter stated that he had received same from 18th MP Brigade.

0330 C Company reported all personnel were present and accounted for at bed check.

0600 hours: PFC Trotter was briefed and posted as the Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Tay Ninh Convoy 0725 hours: The Tay Ninh Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 26 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy 0820 hours: The Fire Support Base Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 11 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy 0835 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 13 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy 1400 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 13 vehicles and reported no incidents. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy 1415 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 11 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Tay Ninh Convoy 1555 hours: The Tay Ninh Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 25 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

1755 hours: SP/4 Marcellus Wilcox, C Company, reported for duty as the Battalion Runner.

1800 hours: Staff Duty NCO Kirkland reported for duty.

1805 hours: PFC Talbert, A Company and SP/4 Allen Marino, C Company were briefed and posted as the Battalion Motor Pool guards.

2215 hours: Staff Duty NCO Kirkland and Staff Duty Officer 1LT David A. Parker [A Company] supervised the closing of Annex #11 without incident.

2230 hours: Accidental Discharge of Weapon, Serious Incident Report #6-271.

2320 hours: Aggravated Assault, Serious Incident Report #6-273.

2340 hours: The following companies reported all personnel present and accounted for at bed check: A Company- Penn, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog)- Donohue.

2359 hours: Contraband Search, Brigade Information #155-71 broadcast.

2400 hours: SP/4 Schmidt, A Company and SP/4 Jones, C Company were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards by the Staff Duty NCO.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L. Q. Hankins.
13 June

0001 hours: Journal opened by SSG L. Q. Hankins.

0100 hours: C Company reported all personnel present and accounted for at bed check.

0600 hours. Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Quan Loi Convoy 0653 hours: The Quan Loi Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 32 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy 0905 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 15 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Phan Thiet Convoy 0900 hours: The Phan Thiet Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 23 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy 0910 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 27 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

1345 hours: Wrongful Discharge of Weapon, Serious Incident Report #6-282.

Quan Loi Convoy 1410 hours: The Quan Loi Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 32 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy 1425 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 27 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

1545 hours: The 89th MP Group notified this office of a severe weather warning. A and C Company notified.

1615 hours: Aggravated Assault, Serious Incident Report #6-290.

1616 hours: Armed Robbery, Serious Incident Report #6-289.

1730 hours: Staff Duty NCO Richard and SP/4 Hicks, Battalion Runner, reported for duty.

1800 hours: SP/4 Webb, A Company and PFC Robert M. Bucci, C Company, were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool Guards by the Staff Duty NCO.

FSB Mace Convoy 1900 hours: SGT Timothy C. Burns of C Company, reported to this office that the Fire Support Base Mace Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 10 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

2000 hours: Fatal Traffic Accident, Serious Incident Report #6-293.

2215 hours: Staff Duty NCO Richards and Staff Duty Officer CPT Richard L. Chamberlain [HQ Detachment] supervised the closing of Annex #11 without incident.

212th MP Company 2330 hours: SGT Spence, 212th MP Company, reported all personnel present and accounted for at bed check.

2345 hours: PFC Williams, A Company and PFC Otis L. Collier, C Company were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards by the Staff Duty NCO.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L. Q. Hankins .
14 June

0001 hours: Journal opened by SSG L. Q. Hankins.

0002 hours: Contraband Search, 18th Brigade Information #156-71 broadcast.

0600 hours: PFC Trotter, HQ Detachment was briefed and posted as the Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Tay Ninh Convoy 0725 hours: The Tay Ninh Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 22 vehicles. 89th MP Brigade notified.

FSB Mace Convoy 0825 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 13 vehicles. 89th MP Brigade notified.

Bu Dop Convoy 1420 hours: Song-1 [radio call sign] notified this office that the remainder of the Bu Dop Convoy returned to Long Binh Post. 89th MP Group notified.

Phan Thiet Convoy 1425 hours: The Phan Thiet Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 23 vehicles and reported 1 minor traffic accident. Possession of Dangerous Drugs, Serious Incident Report #6-304.

Vung Tau Convoy 1500 hours: Russell, C Company, notified this office that the Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 12 vehicles and no incidents reported.

FSB Mace Convoy 1655 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy returned to Long Bin Post with 13 vehicles and no incidents reported.

Tay Ninh Convoy 1700 hours: The Tay Ninh Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 22 vehicles and no incidents reported.

1800 hours: SP/4 Robert Mohr, C Company and PFC Talbert, A Company were briefed and posted by Staff Duty NCO SGT Leonard E. Pavy, C Company as Battalion Motor Pool Guards. Note: PFC Talbert did not report for duty to the SDNCO until 1830 hours.

2030 hours: Fatal Traffic Accident, Serious Incident Report #6-311.

2215 hours: Staff Duty NCO SGT Leonard E. Pavy, C Company, and Staff Duty Officer CPT Richard L. Chamberlain, HQ Detachment, closed Annex #11 without incident.

2340 hours: The following companies reported all personnel were present and accounted for at bed check: SP/4 Penn, A Company; SP/4 Dexter, HQ Detachment; Robertson, 212th MP Company (Scout Dog).

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L. Q. Hankins .
15 June

0001 hours: Journal opened by SSG L. Q. Hankins.

0017 hours: Staff Duty NCO, SGT Leonard E. Pavy (C Company), posted SP/4 Williams, A Company, and PFC Adams, C Company, as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

0445 hours: Russell, C Company, reported all personnel present and accounted for at bed check.

0600 hours: PFC Trotter, HQ Detachment, was briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Quan Loi Convoy 0658 hours: The Quan Loi Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 9 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy 0805 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 17 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Bao Loc Convoy 0825 hours: The Bao Loc Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 24 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy 0850 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 25 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy 1405 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 25 vehicles and reported one minor traffic accident. 89th MP Group notified.

Quan Loi Convoy 1410 hours: The Quan Loi Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 9 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy 1450 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 17 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

1730 hours: Kirby, HQ Detachment reported to Battalion TOC for duty as Staff Duty NCO.

Can Tho Detachment 1745 hours: Drug Raid in Can Tho, [Military Region IV, Bravo Company].

Brigade Information Bulletin #158-71 initiated.

1800 hours: The Battalion Motor Pool guards were briefed and posted by Staff Duty NCO Kirby, HQ Detachment: SP/4 Kane, A Company; SP/4 Alfred R. Rey, C Company.

2215 hours: Staff Duty NCO Kirby (HQ Detachment) and Staff Duty Officer Runner, supervised the closing of Annex #11 without incident.

2345 hours: Contraband Search, 18th MP Brigade Information #159-71.

2346 hours: Contraband Search, 18th MP Brigade Information #160-71.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L. Q. Hankins.
16 June

0001 hours: Journal opened by SSG L. Q. Hankins.

0009 hours: Rahr, A Company, notified this office that all personnel were present and accounted for.

212th MP Company 0015 hours: SP/4 Michael Parker, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog), notified this office that all personnel were present and accounted for.

0016 hours: The Staff Duty NCO notified this office that PFC Talbert, A Company and SP/4 Gerald R. Brown, C Company, were posted as the Battalion Motor Pool guards at 2345 hours 15 June.
SP/4 Parker

0220 hours: SSG Richard Boynton, Jr. C Company, notified this office that all personnel were present and accounted for.

0600 hours: PFC Trotter, HQ Detachment, was posted as the Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Tay Ninh Convoy 0715 hours: The Tay Ninh Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 16 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy 0810 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 18 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy 0825 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 12 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Bao Loc Convoy 1335 hours: The Bao Loc Convoy [departed 0825 hours 15 June] returned to Long Binh Post with 24 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy The Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 12 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy 1435 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 16 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Tay Ninh Convoy 1515 hours: The Tay Ninh Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 16 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

1725 hours: NCO Stanley, HQ Detachment, reported for duty as the Staff Duty NCO.

1800 hours: PFC Wilson, A Company and PFC Charles W. Hann, C Company were posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

1930 hours: Possession of Marijuana, Serious Incident Report #6-340.

2030 hours: Traffic Incident with injury, Serious Incident Report #6-341.

2215 hours: Staff Duty NCO Stanley and Staff Duty Officer 1LT Randall E. DeChant, C Company, supervised the closing of Annex #11 without incident.

2240 hours: Aggravated Assault, Serious Incident Repost #6-343.

2345 hours: PFC Bobby L. Rhea, A Company and PFC Harold R. Usher, III, C Company were posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards by Staff Duty NCO Stanley.

2355 hours: The following companies reported all personnel present and accounted for: SP/4 Charles Chapman, A Company; Robertson, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog); SP/4 Gatton, HQ Detachment.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L. Q. Hankins.
17 June

0001 hours: Journal opened by SSG L. Q. Hankins.

0035 hours: Contraband Search, 18th MP Brigade Information† #162-71 broadcast.

0045 hours: SSG Alvin Hardy, C Company, reported all personnel present and accounted for.

0600 hours: PFC Trotter, HQ Detachment, was posted as the Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Quan Loi Convoy  0652 hours: The Quan Loi Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 4 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Phan Thiet - Bao Loc Convoys  0725 hours: The Phan Thiet Convoy notified this office they changed their call sign "Surfer-1," until the return of the Bao Loc Convoy. 89th MP Group notified.

Phan Thiet Convoy  0745 hours: The Phan Thiet Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 9 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  0805 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 13 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  0825 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 24 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

0830 hours: Rocket Attack, PSIR #720P-71-86.

212th MP Company  1145 hours: SP/4 Michael J. Trost, Jr., 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog), was posted as the Battalion Motor Pool Guard.

Quan Loi Convoy  1315 hours: The Quan Loi Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 4 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy   1319 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 10 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  1335 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 25 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

1600 hours: The 89th MP Group notified this office of a severe weather warning from 1630 hours to 2200 hours. All companies notified.

1730 hours: SSG Alvin Hardy, C Company, reported for duty as the Battalion Staff Duty NCO.

1800 hours: SP/4 Kane, A Company, was posted as Battalion Motor Pool guard.

1815 hours: SP/4 Jones, C Company, was posted as Battalion Motor Pool guard.

1840 hours: Possession of Dangerous Drugs, Serious Incident Report #6-354 and #6-355.

1915 hours: Possession of Dangerous Drugs, Serious Incident Report #6-356.

2215 hours: SSG Alvin Hardy, Staff Duty NCO and the Staff Duty Officer, supervised the closing of Annex #11 without incident.

2345 hours: Aggravated Assault - Larceny of Private Property, Serious Incident Report #6-359.

2350 hours: PFC Williamson, A Company and PFC Dadin, C Company, were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

2355 hours: The following companies reported all personnel present and accounted for: Jackson, A Company; SP/4 Michael Parker, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog); Banta, HQ Detachment.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L. Q. Hankin .
18 June

0001 hours: Journal opened by SSG L. Q. Hankins.

0140 hours: PFC Stephen B. Cross, C Company, reported all personnel present and accounted for.

0555 hours: PFC Trotter, HQ Detachment, was posted as the Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Tay Ninh Convoy  0745 hours: The Tay Ninh Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 24 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Quan Loi Convoy  0755 hours: The Quan Loi Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 24 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  0810 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 12 scheduled vehicles and ninteen 1st Cavalry Division tagalong's. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  0835 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 22 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  1420 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 20 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  1425 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 20 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Phan Thiet Convoy  1445 hours: The Phan Thiet Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 9 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Quan Loi Convoy  1500 hours: The Quan Loi Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 24 vehicles and no incident reports. 89th MP Group notified.

1715 hours: SGT Joseph W. Thrower of C Company, reported for duty as the Battalion Staff Duty NCO.

1800 hours: SP/4 Penn, A Company, and PFC Ricky D. Newby, C Company, were posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

Tay Ninh Convoy  1810 hours: The Tay Ninh Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 24 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified. Aggravated Assault, Serious Incident Report #6-379.

212th MP Company  2215 Hours: The Staff Duty NCO SGT Joseph W. Thrower, C Company and Staff Duty† Officer 1LT Charles R. Wells, Jr., 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog), supervised the closing of Annex #11 without incident.

2230 hours: Fatal Traffic Accident, Serious Incident Report #6-383.

     The following companies reported all personnel present and accounted for: SP/4 Charles Chapman, A Company; Robertson, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog); SP/4 J. D. Bray, HQ Detachment.

2345 hours: PFC Talbert, A Company and PFC James W. Henshaw, C Company, were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards by SGT Joseph W. Thrower, Staff Duty NCO.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L. Q. Hankins .
SGT Thrower
19 June

Tan An & Can Tho Detachments  The Battalion Provost Marshals Office at Tan An was closed and the personnel and vehicle assets were deployed to the Can Tho Detachment to augment the current strength in preparation for an upcoming campaign against narcotics and marijuana distribution and abuse.

      The operational area of the 716th MP Battalion [Saigon Capital Military District] was expanded to compensate for the loss of the Tan An PMO.

0001 hours: Journal opened by SSG L. Q. Hankins.

0002 hours: Contraband Search, 18th MP Brigade Information Bulletin #164-71 broadcast.

0535 hours: C Company reported all personnel present and accounted for.

0600 hours: PFC Trotter, HQ Detachment, was briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Quan Loi Convoy  0710 hours: The Quan Loi Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 32 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy 0745 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 32 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Bao Loc Convoy  0750 hours: The Bao Loc Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 29 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy 0845 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 22 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

      1200 hours: Aggravated Assault, Serious Incident Report #6-395.

212th MP Company  PFC Firend of the 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) was posted as Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Vung Tau Convoy  1425 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 22 vehicles and no incidents reported.

FSB Mace Convoy  1445 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 30 vehicles and no incidents reported.

1730 hours: SP/5 James M. Hall, C Company, reported for duty as the Battalion Staff Duty NCO.

1800 hours: SP/4 Kane, A Company and SP/4 Wilcox, C Company were posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

1805 hours: Larceny of Private Property, Serious Incident Report #6-406.

2215 hours: Staff Duty NCO SP/5 James M. Hall, supervised the closing of Annex #11 without incident.

212th MP Company  2330 hours: Parker of the 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog), reported all personnel were present and accounted for.

2350 hours: PFC Joseph L. Madden, A Company and SP/4 Cornelius Scott, C Company, were posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

2355 hours: Contraband Search, 18th MP Brigade Information Bulletin #165-71 broadcast.

2357 hours: A Company, reported all personnel were present and accounted for.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L. Q. Hankins.
20 June

     The following A Company personnel were promoted from Private E2 to Private 1st Class (E3), John R. Salazar and Richard K. Brown. Unit Orders 72, 062071.

0001 hours: Journal opened by SSG L. Q. Hankins.

0050 hours: SSG Charles L. Milligan, C Company, reported that all personnel were present and accounted for.

0210 hours: Fatal Traffic Accident IV Corps Tactical Zone, Serious Incident Report #6-417.

0545 hours: SP/4 Layhue, HQ Detachment was posted as Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Tay Ninh Convoy  0735 hours: The Tay Ninh Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 9 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

0745 hours: Possession of Marijuana, 18th MP Brigade Information #167-71.

FSB Mace Convoy  0800 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 17 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

0945 hours: Fatal Traffic Accident Supplemental report submitted for Serious Incident Report #6-417 [0210 hours].

FSB Mace Convoy  1325 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 16 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Bao Loc Convoy  1335 hours: The Bao Loc Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 29 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Tay Ninh Convoy  1445 hours: The Tay Ninh Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 9 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Can Tho Detachment  1615 hours: The Can Tho Detachment, IV Corps Tactical Zone, reported black market acclivities, Serious Incident Report #6-430.

1730 hours: SSG Joseph McCormick, A Company, reported for duty as Battalion Staff Duty NCO.

1800 hours: PFC Talbert, A Company and SP/4 Hicks, C Company were posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards by the Staff Duty NCO.

2215 hours: Staff Duty NCO SSG Joseph McCormick supervised the closing of Annex #11 without incident. The Staff Duty Officer failed to show.

2330 hours: The following companied reported all personnel present and accounted for: Robertson, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog); SP/4 Charles Chapman, A Company; SP/4 John H. Pickering, HQ Detachment.

2345 hours: SP/4 Kane, A Company, and SP/4 Dale E. Hinkle, C Company, were briefed and posted as Motor Pool guards by Staff Duty NCO SSG Joseph McCormick.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L. Q. Hankins .
21 June

0001 hours: Journal opened by SSG L.Q. Hankins.

0100 hours: Aggravated Assault and Interfering with MP Duties, Serious Incident Report #6-431.

0110 hours: C Company reported all personnel present and accounted for.

0555 hours: PFC Trotter, HQ Detachment was briefed and posted as Motor Pool guard.

Quan Loi Convoy  0655 hours: The Quan Loi Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 21 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Phan Thjiet Convoy  0740 hours: The Phan Thiet Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 32 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  0810 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 14 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Phu Loi Detachment  0955 hours: The Phu Loi Detachment reported a sapper attack on the base. A total of 51 satchel charges were uncovered. PSIR #720P-71*87 initiated.

FSB Mace Convoy  1440 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 14 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Quan Loi Convoy  1700 hours: The Quan Loi Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 21 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

1730 hours: NCO Russell reported on as the new Battalion Staff Duty NCO.

1800 hours: PFC Willie E. Tanner, C Company and SP/4 Williams A Company were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards by Staff Duty NCO Russell.

1805 hours: Traffic Accident, Serious Incident Report #6-447.

2215 hours: Annex #11 was closed by the Battalion Staff Duty NCO Russell and Staff Duty Officer without incident.

2330 hours: The following companies reported all personnel were present and accounted for: SP/4 Kane, A Company, SP/4 Michael Parker, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog), Carraway, HQ Detachment.

2345 hours: SP/4 Joseph J. Madden, A Company and SP/4 Jones, C Company were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards by the Staff Duty NCO.

2355 hours: Contraband Search, 18th MP Brigade Information Bulletin #168-71.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L. Q. Hankins and signed by CPT Paul A. Garwood, HQ Detachment Battalion S3.
22 June
Comprehensive Anti-Drug Campaign in Military Region IV

     The Commanding General, Delta Regional Assistance Command (DRAC), IV Corps Tactical Zone initiated a comprehensive campaign against marijuana and narcotics from 22 June through 7 July.

       In Preparation for the campaign the strength at the Can Tho Provost Marshal Office was augmented by 30 personnel, with an overall strength of two officers and eighty enlisted men. The primary mission of the military policemen were to increase discipline, law and order efforts, to act as a reaction force and to conduct combined police raids on Vietnamese establishments as required. Military police strength was also augmented with the addition of 17 National Policemen and 10 National Policewomen [Canh Sat] at the entrances to all U.S. installations.

       Combined police patrols were also strengthened and increased with 21 in Can Tho, 4 in Vinh Long, 6 in My Tho, 2 in Long Xuyen and 2 in Soc Trang. A total of 14 combined raids were conducted within Vietnamese commercial establishments. Note: statistical totals of apprehensions and contraband seizures are listed on 7 July 1971 Time Line Page.

Reflection  "At this time in Can Tho the whole town was off limits from 2200 hours to 0600 hours. Only those places with an "On Limits Sign" were open to U.S. personnel. The number of Americans in the area was rapidly declining due to the force draw down under the Vietnamization program.

     The cost of Heroin, which was about $5.00 per vial when I arrived in August 1970, was now between $1.00 and $2.00 per vial due to fewer customers, and units could send as may of their people to town on pass as they wished.
 

     Those of us who had been there awhile (I'd been there over 9 months) began to see a change in the drug problem. Heroin was in great supply. In fact, so much was around that most apprehensions I made, either started with a drug possession or drugs were discovered when the subject was searched.

     One case stands out in my mind. SP/4 Russell Moulton and I were working together at this time doing foot patrol and bar checks. As we walked down an alley towards the rear of several bars we observed a drug transaction. This was odd in that it was out in the open and when we apprehended the American suspect he was in possession of a handful of 8 or 10 vials of heroin. The quantity was pretty high. One vial or a partial vial was the norm, not a handful.

     The heroin sold was either injected or smoked. It was normally smoked in menthol cigarettes, Kool and Salem to be specific. This was such a common practice that at the beginning of the big drug crackdown these two brands of cigarettes were removed from the Post Exchanges, and possession of these brands of cigarettes was considered "Probable Cause" to search the person in possession.
 
SSG Murray

     Also at this time there was an undercover Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) drug investigation going on. The contact for at least one of the undercover MP’s was SSG Charles "Mother" Murray of B Company.

     SSG Murray introduced me to this undercover MP so he would have an additional contact in case he could not contact SSG Murray. The MP provided us information on drugs and military deserters, which was passed along to CID and the Provost Marshal’s Office for raids, arrests etc. The normal place to contact him was at the "Cat's Eye Bar."

     If the undercover MP needed to discontinue his operation, which he did, SSG Murray or I could be contacted to get him safely back. As the number of troops departed Vietnam, the problem grew even worse.

    There was a relocation of Military Police (MP) assets to Can Tho, and we knew before hand this was going to occur because we had to make room in our billets for a lot of new people.

     All of Military Region IV (Mekong Delta) was placed off limits to all U.S. military personnel on pass and they were all now restricted to their installations, unless on combat operations or orders for other travel. No "passes" were authorized.
 

     (From a conversation I had with SP/4 Rudolph "Rudy" Ferdinand about 6 years ago). On day-1, SP/4 Ferdinand and I were assigned to a motor patrol together. There were now so many MP's in the Can Tho Detachment that for the first time we had designated patrol areas. Rudy and I had the area to the south of the MP compound. It included some bars but was mainly a residential area. We picked up GI's buy the truckload on the first day. As I recall, on Day 1 all the people that were picked up were returned to their units and not charged with anything unless it was a drug possession violation.

     On day-2 Rudy and I again worked together. This was good for both of us because we knew each other and were comfortable working together. The MP's who had recently been assigned to us did not know us, or the city, so I was glad to be with someone from Can Tho.

      The second day was pretty much a repeat of the first with three exceptions: There were many less GI's in town; Most of those we caught this day went to the detoxification center (DAHC) not their units; and, that evening there were civil disturbances at the Can Tho Army Airfield and Binh Thuy Air Force Base. The U.S. soldiers who had been trapped on the bases and were drug users, wanted off base to resupply, they were beginning to suffer from withdraw. I worked the reaction force to Binh Thuy. We went there to basically block the gates. Fortunately we did not have any serious problems. There was also a separate reaction force for the Can Tho Army Airfield. As I recall CPT Kenneth Pillsbury commanded both forces. We were called out numerous times during the drug crackdown operation.

      Day-3 was similar to day-2.

     On day-4, and until the end of the Anti-Drug Enforcement Campaign, a serious effort was made to raid the local drug supply network and find the many U.S. military deserters living in the area. This was the beginning of identifying a lot of long-term deserters.

     There were combined Vietnamese/American drug raids at the time. A U.S. Army captain, who was an adviser attached to the Canh Sat unit commanded some of the raids. The captain wore the brown camouflage uniform normally worn by their field forces, and was fluent in Vietnamese. He had been around Can Tho for a long time and was not one of the "new people," unfortunately I do not recall his name. I worked a number of raids with him and his force.

      One raid in particular that took place in downtown Can Tho stands out. There were about four MP's assigned to the raid team with a very large Canh Sat force, maybe 20 or so. As we approached the location the Canh Sat's refused to proceed any further, and left us there alone. It was the only time I had ever seen them openly balk at their job.

       The number of long term deserters we encountered at this time was very surprising. The local Vietnamese town folks began to tell us where the deserters were staying and we started to pick them up. The detachment MP's had a pool going and kept track of who caught the deserter who had been out the longest. I don't remember who won but Rudy and I got a guy who had been a deserter almost 4 years and we didn’t!

        We worked extremely long hours during this time and I remember the last night pretty well. Can Tho was like a "Ghost Town" and several of us, including SSG Murray, were standing at the MP Compound gate talking when SFC Boggs came up to me and wanted to know if I knew where he could get something to eat.

 

        I remember walking down the street to get him a sandwich very late that night and when I returned some of the new M's told me they thought I had been there too long, because I went by myself with only my .45 and shotgun. SSG Murray laughed at them and told them they had no idea. (I had been in Can Tho 11 months, and I was 21 years old).

        After the U.S. troops were allowed back into town on pass there were a couple of changes that took effect. The number of people on pass from any unit at any time was restricted to something like 10 to 15% of the unit total strength. This even applied to us at the detachment. The hours the town was off limits was changed to 2100 hours to 0800 hours."  SP/4 George F. Long, II, B Company, 7820th MP Battalion, 89th MP Group, 18th MP Brigade, Can Tho Detachment, August 1970 to August 1971.
SP/4 Long

0100 hours: Journal opened by SSG L.Q. Hankins.

0130 hours: The Tactical Operation Center of the 95th MP Battalion (Long Binh Post) notified this office that the 10 enlisted men that were on standby from A Company, were to report to their S3 not later than 0630 hours on 22 June.

0600 hours: PFC Trotter, HQ Detachment was briefed and posted as the Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Tay Ninh Convoy  0707 hours: The Tay Ninh Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 13 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

0730 hours: Traffic Accident Hit & Run, Serious Incident Report #6-458.

Phu Loi Detachment  0750 hours: The Phu Loi Detachment Provost Marshal Office notified this office that Highway LTL 8A, between Phu Loi and Chu Chi was damaged and rendered impassable.

0800 hours: Random Firing of Weapons, 18th MP Brigade Information Bulletin 168-71.

FSB Mace Convoy  0820 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 30 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Tay Ninh Convoy  The Phu Loi Detachment notified this office that the Tay Ninh Convoy [departed Long Binh Post at 0707 hours] was turned back due to enemy activity

Quan Loi Convoy  0830 hours: The Quan Loi Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 16 vehicles. 89th MP group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 23 vehicles. 89th MP group notified.

Tay Ninh Convoy  1050 hours: The Tay Ninh Convoy returned to Long Binh Post due to enemy activity on along the route. They departed again using a different route. 89th MP Group notified.

1330 hours: Supplemental PSIR #720P-71-87 initiated.

FSB Mace Convoy  1600 hours: The Fire Support Mace Convoy returned to Long Bin Post with 28 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Phan Thiet Convoy  1640 hours: The Phan Thiet Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 32 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

1800 hours: SP/4 Moore and PVT Wilson were posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

Lai Khe Convoy  1820 hours: The Lai Khe Provost Marshal Office notified this office that the Quan Loi Convoy [departed Long Binh Post 0830 hours this date] will stay overnight in Lai Khe, further information to follow.

1845 hours: Possession of Drugs, Serious Incident Report #6-464.

Quan Loi Convoy  1905 hours: This office was notified by the 89th MP Group to have the Quan Loi Convoy escort staying over at Lai Khe, to take the same trucks which were to be unloaded tonight back to Quan Loi tomorrow, in addition to the regular scheduled convoy. SSG Gregory L. Hurston, C Company notified.

Tay Ninh Convoy  The Tay Ninh Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 13 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Lai Khe Detachment  2015 hours: The Lai Khe Detachment PMO notified this office that all MP escort vehicles for the Quan Loi Convoy had arrived.

2016 hours: Aggravated Assault, Serious Incident Report #6-465.

2215 hours: Annex #11 was closed under the supervision of the Battalion Staff Duty Officer and NCO without incident.

2220 hours: Possession of Marijuana and Dangerous Drugs, Serious Incident Report #6-467. Larceny of Government Property, Serious Incident Report #6-472.

2330 hours: The following companies reported all personnel present and accounted for: Robertson, 212th MP Company; SP/4 Charles Chapman, A Company; Layhue, HQ Detachment.

2355 hours: PVT Talbert, A Company and PFC John N. Wallet, C Company were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool Guards.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L.Q. Hankins and signed by CPT Paul A. Garwood, HQ Detachment Battalion S3 .
23 June

     The following C Company personnel were promoted to Specialist 4th Class under Unit Orders #49: Kenneth W. Schkel, Ronald J. Sullins, Charles D. Spruell, Willie E. Tanner, Thomas F. Riedemann, Alton Williams, Robert M. Bocci, Jamie M. Richardson, Joseph C. Strickland, Richard A. Nason, James C. Gibson, Jr., Alan E. Bosak, Joseph J. Baker, Harold W. Usher III, Dwight D. Nelson, Stephen B. Cross, Franklin H. Highland, and Cornelius Scott.
SP/4 Schkel
SP/4 Sullins
SP/4 Spruell
SP/4 Tanner
SP/4 Riedemann
SP/4 Williams
SP/4 Bocci
SP/4 Richardson
SP/4 Strickland
SP/4 Nason
SP/4 Gibson
SP/4 Bosak
SP/4 Baker
SP/4 Usher
SP/4 Nelson
SP/4 Cross
SP/4 Highland
SP/4 Scott
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0100 hours: Journal opened by SSG L. Q. Hankins.

0050 hours: Possession of Marijuana, Serious Incident Report #6-474.

0051 hours: Contraband Search, 18th MP Brigade Information Bulletin #170-71.

0605 hours: The 95th MP Battalion [Long Binh Post] notified this office that two personnel of the ESC team were to be at their headquarters no later than 0630 hours for duty.

Wanted: If you can provide the name for the acronym of ESC, please notify the History Project Manager via the Email link at the top of this page.

Warrior Convoy  0700 hours: The WARRIOR Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 15 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Wanted: Information on the destination of the Warrior convoy. Please notify the History Project Manager via the Email link at the top of this page.

FSB Mace Convoy  0800 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 11 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Bao Loc Convoy  0820 hours: The Bao Loc Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 16 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  0845 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 27 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

1015 hours: Possession of Dangerous Drugs, Serious Incident Report #6-479.

Quon Loi Convoy  1200 hours: The MP escort elements of the 22 June Quan Loi Convoy returned from Kai Khe.

FSB Mace Convoy 1350 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 11 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  1405 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 27 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP group notified.

1730 hours: NCO Crane, HQ Detachment reported for duty as the Battalion Staff Duty NCO.

1800 hours: SP/4 Joseph J. Madden, A Company and SP/4 Jones, C Company were posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.          Possession of Suspected Drugs, Serious Incident Report #6-485.

Quon Loi Convoy  1824 hours: The Quan Loi Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 20 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

1845 hours: Fatal Traffic Accident, Serious Incident Report #6-486.

1905 hours: Military Region IV, Results of Narcotics Suppression Activity 18th MP Brigade Information Bulletin #171-71.

2030 hours: Fatal Traffic Accident, Serious Incident report #6-492.

2215 hours: The Staff Duty Officer and NCO supervised the closing of Annex #11 without incident.

2230 hours: Stacy, A Company reported that PFC Talbert was absent from bed check.

212th MP Company  2355 hours: Robertson, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) reported all personnel present and accounted for.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L. Q. Hankins and signed by CPT Paul A. Garwood, HQ Detachment Battalion S3 .
24 June

0100 hours: Journal opened by SSG L. Q. Hankins.

0002 hours: The Staff Duty NCO reported that PFC Williams, A Company and PFC Marcellus Wilcox, C Company were posted at the Battalion Motor Pool at 2400 hours.

0005 hours: Contraband Search 18th MP Brigade Information #172-71.

212th MP Company  0345 hours: The 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) notified this office of a "Dog Alert" at post Y2, 3rd Ordnance Ammunition Supply Depot. Investigation met with negative results.

0550 hours: SSG Gregory L. Hurston from C Company notified this office that it was unknown if all personnel were present or accounted for due to the fact that the bunks were not marked.

0600 hours: PFC Trotter, HQ Detachment was posted as the Battalion Motor Pool guard.

0630 hours: Attempted Murder, Serious Incident Report #6-498.

Tay Ninh Convoy  0800 hours: The Tay Ninh Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 30 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  0815 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 16 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  0840 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 16 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

212th MP Company  1200 hours: SP/4 Michael J. Trost, Jr. of the 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) was posted as the Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Vung Tau Convoy  1420 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 18 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  1445 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 15 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Tay Ninh Convoy  1735 hours: The Tay Ninh Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 20 vehicles and no incidents reported.

212th MP Company  NCO Joe, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) reported for duty as the Battalion Staff Duty NCO.

Tay Ninh Convoy  1800 hours: SGT Gerald M. Huffner of C Company notified this office that the Tay Ninh Convoy dropped off 8 vehicles at Cu Chi and they were not here when the convoy returned. In addition the vehicles had not arrived at the ammunition point. 89th MP Group (Macy) notified.

     PVT Wilson, A Company and PFC Victor A. Stowe, C Company were posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.
SGT Huffner

2215 hours: Annex #11 was closed under supervision of Staff Duty NCO Joe without incident.

212th MP Company  2230 hours: Robertson, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) reported all personnel were present and accounted for.

2240 hours: Traffic Accident With Injury, 18th MP Brigade Information #173-71.

2345 hours: The following companies reported all personnel present and accounted for: PFC Webb, A Company; SP/4 Paul O. Antol, HQ Detachment.

2400 hours: Journal Closed by SSG L. Q. Hankins and signed by CPT Paul A. Garwood, HQ Detachment Battalion S3.
25 June

0100 hours: Journal opened by SSG L.Q. Hankins.

0005 hours: PFC Talbert, A Company and SP/4 Ronald J. Sullins, C Company, were posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

0130 hours: Possession of Marijuana, Serious Incident Report #6-515.

0530 hours: Aggravated Assault, Serious Incident Report #6-516.

0535 hours: Disorderly Conduct 18th MP Brigade Information #175-71.

Tang Bang Convoy  0640 hours: The Trang Bang Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 53 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Wade Convoy  0707 hours: The Fire Support Base Wade Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 7 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  0830 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 22 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  0850 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 26 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Cu Chi Convoy  0900 hours: The Cu Chi Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 21 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  1410 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 26 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  1505 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 21 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Cu Chi Convoy  1530 hours: The Cu Chi Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 22 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Wade Convoy  The Fire Support Base Wade Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 7 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

1715 hours: Suspected Murder, Serious Incident Report #6-522.

1800 hours: SP/4 Joseph J. Madden, A Company and PFC Charles A. South, C Company, were briefed and posted as Motor Pool guards.

Trang Bang Convoy  1830 hours: The Trang Bang Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 54 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

2210 hours: 18th MP Brigade Information #173-71 changed to Serious Incident Report (SIR) #6-525. SIR annotated.

2215 hours: Staff Duty NCO SSG Stacy, A Company, supervised the closing of Annex #11 with negative incidents reported. The Staff Duty Officer 1LT George F. Runner of the 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) did not show.

212th MP Company  2328 hours: Parker, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) reported all personnel present and accounted for.

2345 hours: PFC Wilson, A Company and PFC Gary L. Coger, C Company were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards by Staff Duty NCO SSG Stacy.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L. Q. Hankins .
26 June

0100 hours: Journal opened by SSG L. Q. Hankins.

0115 hours: Aggravated Assault, Serious Incident Report #6-527.

0600 hours: SP/4 Garraway, HQ Detachment was posted as Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Tay Ninh Convoy  0658 hours: The Tay Ninh Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 23 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  0800 hours: The Fire Support Base Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 12 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Xuan Loc Convoy  0810 hours: The Xuan Loc Convoy departed Long Binh Post, [no vehicle count provided]. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  0830 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 22 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  1100 hours: The Xuan Loc Convoy returned to Long Binh Post [no vehicle count provided]. 89th MP Group notified.

1130 hours: Indecent Assault, Serious Incident Report #6-535.

FSB Mace Convoy  1300 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 9 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Phan Thiet Convoy  1420 hours: The Phan Thiet Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 23 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  1450 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 22 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

1730 hours: SSG Lovitt of HQ Detachment, reported for duty as the Battalion Staff Duty NCO.

Tay Ninh Convoy  1745 hours: The Tay Ninh Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 23 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

1800 hours: PFC Talbert, A Company and PFC Daniel W. Ott, C Company, were posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

2215 hours: Annex #11 was closed by Staff Duty NCO SSG Lovett without incident.

2220 hours: Aggravated Assault, Wrongful Discharge of Weapon Serious Incident Report #6-545.

2250 hours: Grenade Incident Serious Incident Report #6-546.

2330 hours: The following companies reported all personnel present and accounted for: PFC Webb, A Company, Robertson, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) and Starkweather, HQ Detachment.

2347 hours: PFC Barjeski, A Company and SP/4 Larry E. Purvis, C Company, were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards by SSG Lovett, Staff Duty NCO.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L. Q. Hankins. Journal Summary: Two SIR's from III Corps Tactical Zone, two SIR's from IV Corps Tactical Zone. Long Binh Post remained on "white alert" status for the past 24 hours.
27 June

0100 hours: Journal opened by SSG L. Q. Hankins.

0610 hours: PFC John H. Pickering, HQ Detachment was posted as Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Bao Loc Convoy  0748 hours: The Bao Loc Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 14 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  0753 hours: The Fire Support Base Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 10 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Cu Chi Convoy  0814 hours: The Cu Chi Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 12 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  0830 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 34 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

212th MP Company  1200 hours: PFC Stebblefield, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) was posted as the Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Vung Tau Convoy  1315 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 34 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified. 1317 hours:

Cu Chi Convoy  The Cu Chi Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 13 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  1355 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 13 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

1600 hours: CPT Petcovic, Staff Duty Officer 3rd Brigade, Bien Hoa notified this office that the escort for the 1st Cavalry Division had been cancelled. LT Kane, 89th MP Group and C Company notified.

1730 hours: NCO Norville, HQ Detachment, reported for duty as the Battalion Staff Duty NCO.

1800 hours: SP/4 James C. Gibson, C Company and PFC Madden, A Company, were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards by Staff Duty NCO Norville.

2215 hours: The Battalion SDO and NCO (Norville) supervised the closing of Annex #11 without incident.

2230 hours: Shooting Incident Serious Incident Report #6-564.

2345 hours: The following companies reported all personnel present and accounted for: Parker, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog); Dirks, HQ Detachment.

2350 hours: Contraband Search 18th MP Brigade Information #176-71.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L. Q. Hankins.

     Journal Summary: One SIR received from III Corps Tactical Zone; Long Binh Post was on "white alert" status for the past 24 hours.
28 June

0100 hours: Journal opened by SSG L. Q. Hankins.

0006 hours: Kane, A Company, notified this office all personnel were present and accounted for.

0010 hours: PFC Talbert, A Company and PFC Espinea, C Company were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

0015 hours: Possession of Dangerous Drugs Serious Incident Report #6-567.

0310 hours: Aggravated Assault, Wrongful Discharge of Firearm Serious Incident Report #6-572.

212th MP Company  0311 hours: Parker, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) notified this office of a dog alert, Post Y5, 3rd Ordnance Ammunition Supply Depot. Investigation met with negative results.

0550 hours: PFC Trotter, HQ Detachment, was briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Tay Ninh Convoy  0830 hours: The Tay Ninh Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 27 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  0835 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 21 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  0837 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 27 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

212th MP Company  1200 hours: SP/4 Leib, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) was briefed and posted as the Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Bao Loc Convoy  1320 hours: The Bao Loc Convoy (27 June) returned to Long Binh Post with 14 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  1355 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 27 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  1615 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 16 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Tay Ninh Convoy  1650 hours: The Tay Ninh Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 27 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

1745 hours: PFC Wilson, A Company and SP/4 Edward S. Kilmer, C Company, were briefed and posted by the Staff Duty NCO as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

1905 hours: Possession of Dangerous Drugs Serious Incident Report #177-71.

FSB Mace  2210 hours: SSG Hurston, C Company, notified this office that the Long Binh Post Provost Marshal Office had notified him of an alleged enemy attack on Fire Support Base Mace.

2215 hours: The Battalion Staff Duty Officer, CPT Robert C. Farmer, HQ Detachment, and NCO, Novak, supervised the closing of Annex #11 without incident.

2250 hours: Aircraft Incident 18th MP Brigade Information #178-71.

2340 hours: The following companies reported all personnel present and accounted for: SP/4 Charles Chapman, A Company; Seymour, HQ Detachment; Sanders, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog).

2355 hours: Contraband Search 18th MP Brigade Information #178-71.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L.Q. Hankins.

      Journal Summary: Three SIR reported received and one Brigade Information report from IV Corps Tactical Zone, Brigade Information Report #178-71 (Aircraft Incident), this date, changed to SIR #6-590, Long Binh Post remained on "white alert" status for the past 24 hours.
29 June

1LT Ronald D. Miculka was assigned as C Company supply officer.

0001 hours: Journal opened by SSG L. Q. Hankins.

0005 hours: SP/4 Bobby L. Rhea, A Company and SP/4 PFC Jamie M. Richardson, C Company, were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

Phan Thiet Convoy  0740 hours: The Phan Thiet Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 25 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  0800 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 19 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  0830 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 21 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  1345 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 21 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  1530 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 19 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

1730 hours: Creedmore, reported for duty as Battalion Staff Duty NCO.

1800 hours: PFC Barteshi, A Company and SP/4 Roger M. Evenson, C Company, were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards by Staff Duty NCO Creedmore.

2045 hours: IV Corps Tactical Zone, death of U.S. Servicemen Serious Incident Report's #6-604 and #6-605.

2215 hours: Staff Duty NCO Creedmore, and Duty Officer (Runner) supervised the closing of Annex #11 with negative incidents.

212th MP Company  2330 hours: SP/4 Michael Parker, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) reported all personnel present and accounted for.

2350 hours: PFC Joseph J. Madden, A Company and SP/4 Owen, C Company were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards by Staff Duty NCO Creedmore.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L.Q. Hankins. Journal Summary Long Binh Post remained on white alert status for the past 24 hours.
30 June

0001 hours: Journal opened by SSG L. Q. Hankins.

0002 hours: Contraband Search 18th MP Brigade Information #179-71.

0555 hours: PFC Trotter, HQ Detachment was briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Tay Ninh Convoy  0820 hours: The Tay Ninh Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 23 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  0830 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy departed Long Binh post with 19 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  The Vung Tau Convoy departed Long Binh Post with 17 vehicles. 89th MP Group notified.

212th MP Company  1200 hours: SP/4 Leib, 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) was briefed and posted as the Battalion Motor Pool guard.

Phan Thiet Convoy  1345 hours: The Phan Thiet Convoy (29 June) returned to Long Binh Post with 25 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

Vung Tau Convoy  1400 hours: The Vung Tau Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 17 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

FSB Mace Convoy  1408 hours: The Fire Support Base Mace Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 15 vehicles and no incidents reported. 89th MP Group notified.

1620 hours: Robbery Serious Incident Report #6-622.

1730 hours: SGT Davis reported for duty as the Battalion Staff Duty NCO.

1800 hours: PFC Talbert, A Company and PFC Charles W. Toines, C Company, were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards.

Tay Ninh Convoy  1806 hours: The Tay Ninh Convoy returned to Long Binh Post with 23 vehicles and no incidents reported.

2000 hours: Possession of Dangerous Drugs Serious Incident Report #6-627.

2215 hours: Staff Duty NCO SGT Davis and Staff Duty Officer Hughes, supervised the closing of Annex #11 (enlisted men's club) without incident.

212th MP Company  2330 hours: Sanders of the 212th MP Company (Sentry Dog) reported all personnel present and accounted for.

2345 hours: PFC Wilson, A Company and SP/4 Smith, C Company, were briefed and posted as Battalion Motor Pool guards by Staff Duty NCO SGT Davis.

2400 hours: Journal closed by SSG L.Q. Hankins. Journal Summary: One Serious Incident Report (SIR) and one 18th MP Brigade Information report from III Corps Tactical Zone, one SIR from IV Corps Tactical Zone. Long Binh Post remained on “white” alert status for the past 24 hours.
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