Crackdown Black Marketing Activities The Battalion was required to position one MP at the entrance and exit to the post exchange facilities at Vung Tau, Phu Loi, Bear Cat, Xuan Loc, Tay Ninh, Can Tho, My Tho, and Vinh Long to insure that only authorized personnel used the exchange and that customers did not abuse their rations privileges.

Each MP was equipped with a current AWOL and Deserter Roster, lost and stolen MACV and ID Card Roster and Dishonored Check Roster. Personnel desiring entrance to post exchange facilities were required to exhibit their ID card, MACV Form 5 card and rations card. Mutilated or expired rations cards were confiscated and a receipt issued to the bearer. Personnel that were found to be in possession of improper ration cards were cited and a MP report was forwarded. The purchasing of any unusual quantities of items was monitored.