U.S. NAVAL MOBILE CONSTRUCTION BATTALION TEN

U.S. NAVAL MOBILE CONSTRUCTION BATTALION TEN DEPLOYMENT COMPLETION JANUARY 1970 - SEPTEMBER 1970 C_AM P WILKINSON, RVN

U. S. NAVAL MOBILE CONSTRUCTION BATTALION TEN FLEEi POST OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 96601 NMCBTEN/30:pi 5213 Ser: 2430 30 November 1970 Fro Commanding Officer, U. S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion To: TEN Co ander, Naval Construction Battalions, U. s. Pacific Fleet Subj: NMCB TEN Deployment Completion Report Ref: (a) (b) COMCBPACINST 5213.lE COMCBPAC ltr Ser CB31A-011 Encl: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) Administrative Summary Equipment S ary Training Summary Labor Distribution Summary Construction Item Completion Reports Functional Component Report Progress and Performance Chart General Construction Information Lessons Learned Construction Progress Photographs Civic Action Su ary Logistics Summary 1. Enclosures (1) through (12) are forwarded in accordance with reference (a). 2. Unit Location. In accordance with reference (b), U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion TEN was deployed to Camp Wilkinson, Gia Le, Thua Thien Province Republic of Vietnam. 3. Unit Move men ts 27 DEC 69 13-18 JAN 70 15 JAN 70 NMCB TEN Advance Party with seven officers and one hundred thirteen enlisted men departed Port Hueneme, California by air and arrived at Camp Wilkinson, Republic of Vietna on 28 December 1969. First increment of NMCB TEN Main Body Flights (one cargo flight and two passenger flights) with fourteen officers, four hundred thirty-eight enlisted men and one Marine departed Port Hueneme, California by air and arrived at Camp Wilkinson, Republic of Vietnam. Detail Golf departed for Cornfield Ramp, Hue to carry out rock offload operations. l

19 AUG 70 9 SEP 70 12 SEP 70 17 SEP 70 17 SEP 70 18 SEP 70 19 SEP 70 29 SEP 70 NMCB TEN Adv ce Party and Seabee Team 1020, with two officers and twenty-four enlisted personnel arrived at Port Hueneme, California. Detail Hotel returned to Camp Wilkinson from Camp Carrol after completing well drilling. Detail Oscar returned to Camp Wilkinson from Thuan An after completing the ACl'OV Base for the Vietnamese Navy. Detail Juliett returned to Camp Wilkinson from Quang Tri after completing the Quang Tri Highway Bridge. First flight of NMCB TEN Main Body flights with six officers, one htmdred eighty-five enlisted personnel and one Marine departed Danang, Republic of Vietnam by air and arrived at Port Hueneme, California Seabee Teams 1015 and 1018 were returned to Port Hueneme on this flight. Second flight of NMCB TEN Main Body with six officers and two hundred eleven enlisted personnel departed by air from Danang, Republic of Vietna and arrived at Port Hueneme, California. Third flight of NMCB TEN Main Body with six officers and one hundred ninety-seven enlisted personnel departed by air from Danang, Republic of Vietnam and arrived at Port Hueneme, California, Delayed Party (Detail Tango) with three officers and fifty-two enlisted personnel departed by air from Danang, Republic of Vietnam and arrived at Port Hueneme, California. 4. Significant Events. 29 DEC 69 9 JAN 70 16 JAN 70 10 FEB 70 The equipment BEEP with NMCB ONE THIRTY-THREE commenced. The equipment BEEP with NMCB ONE THIRTY-THREE was completed. Co ander O. P. JOHNSON, CEC, USN, Commanding Officer, u. s. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion TEN relieved Commander J. J. GAWARKIEWCZ, CEC, USN, Commanding Officer, U. S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE at Camp Wilkinson, Republic of Vietnam. Rear Admiral J. G. DILLON, CEC, USN, Commander, THIRD Naval Construction Brigade and Captain J. E. WASHBURN,

27 MAil 70 8 APR 70 11 APR 70 17 APR 70 8 MAY 70 9 MAY 70 24 MAY 70 6 JUN 70 15 JUN 70 26 JUN 70 l JUL 70 4 JUL 70 4 JUL 70 9 JUL 70 * 15 JUL 70 12 AUG 70 Detail Nove er departed for Fire Support Base A-4 and C-2 assist in capping bunkers. Detail Oscar departed Camp Wilkinson for 11iuan An to commence work at the Vietnamese Naval Base. Detail November returned to Camp Wilkinson from Fire Support Base A-4 and C-2. Detail Papa departed Camp Wilkinson to construct FSI Cantonment at Vinh Loe. Detail Lima returned to Camp Wilkinson from Phu Loe..,,,,,,. Detail India (Buffalo) returned to Camp Wilkinson from Phu Thu. Detail Quebec departed for Cua Viet for construction of Butler building and 1250 bbl. fuel tank. Detail Echo returned to Camp Wilkinson from Quang Tri. Detail India (Albatross) returned to Camp Wilkinson from Vinh Loe and continued to carry out Civic Action projects from main camp. Detail Hotel moved from Hai Lang to Camp Carrol to continue well drilling. Detail Quebec returned to Camp Wilkinson from Cua Viet after completing the assigned facilities for the ACTOV base at that location. Detail Golf returned to Camp Wilkinson from Cornfield Ramp, Hue. Rock offload operations at the ramp were turned over to the Army's 45th Engineer Group (Construction). Detail Mike returned to Camp Wilkinson from Cornfield Ramp, Hue, after completing construction of Secondary Bridge Three. Detail Sierra departed Camp Wilkin on to LZ Bronco to carry out paving operations on QL-1 south of Due Pho. Detail Papa returned to Camp Wilkinson from Vinh Loe after completing construction of the FSI Cantonment. Detail Sierra returned to Camp Wilkinson fro LZ Bronco after completing paving operations on QL-1 south of Due Pho. 3

ls JAN 70 20 JAN 70 21 JAN 70 23-26 JAN 70 8 FEB 70 14 FEB 70 16 FEB 70 17 FEB 70 2 MAR 70 4 MAR 70 7 MAR 70 11 MAR 70 17 MAB. 70 21 MAR 70 Detail Hotel dep rted for Hai Loe for well drilling operations. Detail Echo departed for.quang Tri for construction of the Red Devil Electrical System. Detail Foxtrot departed for Camp Evans for construction projects at Phuong Dien and An Lo. Last incre.ent of NMCB TEN Main Body (two passenger flights) with two officers and one hundred sixtyeight enlisted aen departed Port Huene, California by air and arrived at Camp Wilkinson, Republic of Vietnam. Detail Juliett departed for Quang Tri to inventory materials held by NMCB SEVENTY FOUR Detail Alfa and co need grading of western approach of the Quang Tri Highway Bridge. Detail India (Albatross) departed for Vinh Loe to accompliab Civic Action Projects. Detail Kilo departed for Camp Haskins, Danang, to construct for the THIRD Naval Construction Brigade, THIRTY-SECOND Naval Construction Regiment, Ill MAF, and the Base Develop nt Office at Camp Haskins, Danang. Detail India (Buffalo) departed for Phu Thu to accomplish Civic Action Projects. Detail Foxtrot returned to Caap Wilkinson after completing construction projects at An Lo and Phuong Dien. Detail Hotel returned to Ca p Wilkinson after completing well drilling project at Mai Loe. Detail Lima departed for Phu Loe District Headquarters to do shoulder work on QL-1 from Lang Co to Phu Bai. Detail Kilo returned to camp Wil inaon after co pleting conatruction of work at Camp Haskina, Danang. Detail Hotel departed for Fs.B Anzio for well drilling operations. Detail Hike departed for Cornfield Ramp to carry out construction of Secondary Bridge Three and Secondary Bridge Two..,

CEC, USN, Commander, THIRTY-SECOND Naval Construction Regiment conducted the welcome aboard conference at Camp Wilkinson. 14 FEB 70 14 FEB 70 19 FEB 70 20-21 FEB 70 23 FEB 70 4 MAR 70 5 MAR 70 8 MAR 70 Assumed responsibility for operation and maintenance of Phu Bai Asphalt Batch Plant from NMCB ONE, Detail Whiskey. Captain E. C. PAUL, CEC, USN, Deputy Director of Construction, MACV, visited Camp Wilkinson, Republic of Vietnam. Commenced construction work on the Quang Tri Highway Bridge Project Captain A. L. DOMINY, CBC, USN, COMCBPAC Staff Chaplain and Commander D. E. BECKER, MSC, USN, COMSERVPAC Staff Medical Officer conducted a management inspection in the Chaplain and Medical areas. NMCB TEN held a farewell luncheon for Rear Admiral J. G. DILLON, CEC, USN, Commander, THIRD Naval Construction Bridgade. Rear Admiral DILLON was accompanied by Captain J. E. WASHBURN, CEC, USN, Commander, TiiIRTY-SECOND Naval Construction Regiment. Change of Command ceremony held at THIRD Naval Construction Brigade, Danang, RVN. Rear Admiral A. R. MARSCHALL, CEC, USN, relieved Rear Admiral J. G. DILLON, CEC, USN, as Commander, THIRD Naval Cons truction Brigade. The Commanding Officer, Battalion Master Chief and a platoon of NMCB TEN personnel participated in the ceremonies. Rear Admiral A. R. MARSCHALL, CEC, USN, Commander, THIRD Naval Construction Brigade attended a welcome aboard luncheon hosted by the officers of NMCB TEN. Rear Admiral MARSCHALL was accompanied by Captain J. E. WASHBURN, CEC, USN, Commander, THIRTY-SECOND Naval Construction Regiment. The 28th birthday of the Seabees and the 103rd anniversary of the Civil Engineer Corps wete celebrated with appropriate ceremonies and festivities. The Guest of Honor, Colonel Le Van Than, Province Chief, Thua Thien Province was presented with an engraved NMCB TEN Plaque in commemoration of the day. Other distinguished guests ~ncluded Captain J. E. WASHBURN, CEC, USN, COM32NCR and Colonel E. E. LOVE, CE, USA, XXIV Corps Engineer. 13 MAR 70 Co need paving operations at Phu Bai Airfield. 5

14 MAR 70 16 MAR 70 20-22 MAR 70 23 MAR 70 29 MAR 70 30 MAR 70 At 0400. 12 to 16 rounds of 122 rockets impacted in Camp Eagle Combat Base. No NMCB TEN casualties. Secondary Bridge Four was dedicated with an appropriate ceremony and distribution of Vietnamese medals to nineteen NMCB TEN personnel who worked on the project by Major General TROUNG, Commanding General of the 1st ARVN Division. Captain J. E. WASHBURN, CEC, USN, Commander. THIRTY-SECOND Naval Construction Regiment; Colonel E. E. LOVE, CE, USA, XXIV Corps Engineer and Commander D. P. JOHNSON, CEC, USN, Commanding Officer, USN MCB TEN attended. Chief Warrant Officer W. L. MARR, THIRTY-FIRST Naval Construction Regi nt, conducted the administrative inspection of the battalion's equipment. Captain C. G. MILLER, CEC, USN, Chief of Staff, COM CBPAC and Commander B. J. HACKENSON, SC, USN, COMCBPAC Logiaties Officer conducted a Management Inspection in the Co and and Logistics areas. Captain MILLER and Co ander HACKENSON were accompanied by UTCM H. J. OLSON, Senior Enlisted Advisor, COMCBPAC. Rear Adairal J. V. BARTLETT, CEC, USN, Vice Commander, NAVFACENGCOM; Rear Admiral A. R. MARSCHALL, CEC, USN, Co nder, THIRD Naval Construction Brigade; Captain A. W. WALTON, CEC, USN, Deputy for Facilities Acquisition, NAVFACENGCOH; Captain J. E. WASHBURN. CEC. USN, Co nder, THIRTY-SECOND Naval Construction Regiment; and Commander S. D. LOWE, CEC, USN, NAVFAC ENGCOM, visited Camp Wilkinson. NMCB TEN personnel received Vietnamese medals for their contribution in the construction of the FSI Cantonment at Nam Hoa. The medals were presented by Colonel Le Van 'Than, Province Chief of 'Thua Tbien Province. 1 APR 70 Co enced work on the runway at Phu Bai Airfield. 6 APR 70 16 APR 70 20 APR 70 Commenced pile driving operations at the Quang Tri Bridge. Captain J. E. WASHBURN. CEC, USN, Commander, THIRTY SECOND Naval Construction Regiment visited the battalion's job sites. Completed paving the first 3000 feet of the runway at Phu Bai and reopened the runway for military traffic. The airfield was closed to all traffic for only 60 hours. 6

.. 23 APR 70 24 APR 70 24 APR 70 28 APR 70 29 APR 70 3 MAY 70 6 MAY 70 7-8 MAY 70 8 MAY 70 8 MAY 70 11 MAY 70 17 MAY 70 19 MAY 70 24 MAY 70 The Vietnamese Deputy Director of air bases visited the Phu Bai Airfield project. Completed section four of runway. 4000 feet of runway were opened to air traffic and civilian traffic was resumed, Captain J. E. WASHBURN, CEC, USN, Commander, THIRTY SECOND Naval Construction Regiment, visited the Phu Bai Airfield project. Bridge 13 on QL-1 completely destroyed by fire. NMCB TEN co need reconstruction work Captain J, E. WASHBURN, CEC, USN, Commander, THIRTY SECOND Naval Construction Regiment accompanied by Commander E. F. LEWIS and Commander W. A. BAIR visited the Quang Tri Bridge site and othe r sites in NMCB TEN's area of operation. At 0300 ten (10) 122 rockets impacted in Camp Eagle Combat Base. No NMCB TEN casualties. Bridge 13 completely rebuilt and opened to traffic. Commander W. L. WILSON, CEC, USN and Lieutenant R. M. ROHRBACH, CEC, USN, of COMCBPAC conducted a Manage111ent Inspection in the Administrative and Operations areas. Completion of all runway paving work at Phu Bai Airfield project. Rear Admiral A. R, MARSCHALL, CEC, USN, Commander, THIRD Naval Construction Brigade and Captain J, E. WASHBURN, CEC, USN, Commander, THIRTY-SECOND Naval Construction Regiment visited the Phu Bai Airfield and other projects in the NMCB TEN area of operation. Captain J. E, WASHBURN, CEC, USN, Commander, THIRTY SECOND Naval Construction Regiment visited the Phu Bai Airfield site. Mid-deployment celebration. At 2015 four (4) rockets impacted in the vicinity of the Quang Tri Bridge project. No injuries or damage to NMCB TEN personnel or equipment. Captain J. E. WASHBURN, CEC, USN, Commander, THIRTY SECOND Naval Construction Regiment addressed the entire battalion in formation and presented medals to NHCB TEN personnel. 7

-------- 25 MAY 70 26 MAY 70 6 JUN 70 6 JUN 70 10 JUN 70 11-12 JUN 70 16 JUN 70 26 JUN 70 29 JUN 70 2 JUL 70 7 JUL 70 9 JUL 70 NMCB TEN personnel received Vietnamese medals for their contribution in paving roads in the Citadel, Hue. Captain J. E. WASHBURN, CEC, USN, Commander, THIRTY-SECOND Naval Construction Regiment and Commander D. P. JOHNSON, CEC, USN, Commanding Officer, NMCB TEN, attended. General TRUONG, Commanding General of the 1st ARVN Division made the presentations. After the Awards Cere ny, Captain WASHBURN and Commander JOHNSON attended the Change of Co and Ceremony at the lolst Airborne Division (Airmobile) and then visited the various job sites in the battalion's area of operation. Co111Dl8nder D. P. JOHNSON, CEC, USN, Commanding Officer, NMCB TEN departed Ca p Wilkinson to visit the three Seabee Te located at Bae Lieu (SBT 1017), Tan An (SBT 1015), and Ham Tan (SBT 1018). Captain J. E. WASHBURN, CEC, USN, Co ander. THIRTY SECOND Naval Construction Regiment visited the Phu Bai Airfield project. Major General J. J. HENNESSEY, Commanding Gen ral, lolet Airborne Division (Airmobile) visited the Bridge Five FSI Project. Captain C. P. KRICKENBERGER, Jr., CEC, USN, Commander, Construction Battalions, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, visited various projects in the battalion's area of operation. UTCM M. H. OLSON, Senior Enlisted Advisor, COMCBPAC, visited the battalion. Brigadier General J. c. SMITH, Assistant Division Commander, lolst Airborne Division (Airmobile) paid a farewell visit to NMCE TEN and visited the battalion's job sites. At 0035 and 0255 an unknown number of rockets impacted in Camp Eagle Combat Base. No NMCB TEN casualties. Pile driving operations at Quang Tri Bridge were completed. Completion of all rock offload operations at Cornfield Ramp, Hue. At 0300 1 four rounds of 122mm rockets impacted in Camp Eagle Combat Base. No NMCB TEN casualties. Captain J. E. WASHBURN, CEC, USN, Commander, THIRTY SECOND Naval Conetruction Regi nt vi ited various 8

construction sites in the battalion's area of operation. 11-13 JUL 70 16 JUL 70 16-17 JUL 70 17 JUL 70 18 JUL 70 21 JUL 70 22 JUL 70 26 JUL 70 26 JUL 70 29 JUL 70 Lieutenant A. P MESTERRAZY, SC, USN, Assistant Logistics Officer. COMCBPAC and Lieutenant J. c. HAWKINS, SC, USN 1 Logistics Officer, 3lstNCR conducted the annual Supply Inspection. Lieutenant General J. W. SUTHERLAND, Jr., Commanding General, XXIV Corps visited the Huong Tra Sub-Sector Headquarters construction site. Major L. J. URBAN, USMC, Military Training Officer, COMCBPAC and Lieutenant Commander G. R. GILMORE, CEC, USN, Plans Officer, COMCBPAC conducted the Planning and Military Inspection. Lieutenant General LAM, Commanding General, Mil itary Region ONE officially opened and dedicated Secondary Bridge Three. Also attending the ceremony were Major General TRUONG, Commanding General, 1st ARVN Division; Brigadier General C. A. JACKSON, Deputy Senior Advisor, Military Region ONE; Colonel Le Van THAN, Thua Thein Province Chief, and Colonel J. W. CHISM, Province Senior Advisor. After the ceremony, the party visited the Huong Tra Sub-Sector Headquarters construction site. Captain J. E. WASHBURN, CEC, USN, Commander, TRIRTY SECOND Naval Construction Regiment and Commander W. M. ZOBEL, CEC, USN, THIRD Naval Construction Brigade Representative, Saigon, visited various project sites in the Battalion's area of operation. Lieutenant General J. W. SUTHERLAND, Jr., Commanding General, XXIV Corps and Captain J. E. WASHBURN, Comnder, THIRTY-SECOND Naval Construction Regiment visited the Quang Tri Bridge site. Brigadier General R. TARBOX, Deputy Co anding General, U. S. A y Engineer Command, Vietnam, visited the Quang Tri Bridge site. All paving operations at Phu Bai Airfield were completed. Brigadier General C. A. JACKSON, Deputy Senior Advisor, Military Region ONE, officially opened and dedicated the MACV Mess Hall in Quang Tri Captain W. C. ROGERS, CEC, USN, Deputy Commander, COMCBPAC, visited the Battalion and toured the various project sites. 9

J-4 AUG 70 S AUG 70 11 AUG 70 12 AUG 70 15 AUG 70 16 AUG 70 17 AUG 70 20-21 AUG 70 24 AUG 70 26 AUG 70 28 AUG 70 4 SEP 70 Captain J. E. WASHBURN, CEC, USN, Commander, THIRTY SECOND Naval Construction Regiment, visited the Battalion and toured the various project sites, The officers of NMCB TEN hosted a farewell dinner for Captain WASHBURN on the evening of 3 August 1970. The Vietnamese Director of Airbases toured the Phu Bai Airfield. Change of Command ceremony held at the THIRTY-SECOND Naval Construction Regiment, Danang, Republic of Vietnam. Captain K. P. SEARS, CEC, USN, relieved Captain J. E. WASHBURN, CEC, USN, as Commander, THIRTY-SECOND Naval Construction Regiment. The Commanding Officer, Battalion Master Chief, and a platoon from NMCB TEN participated in the ceremonies. Captain E. H. MARSH, CEC, USN, Chief of Staff, COMCB PAC, visited the Battalion and toured the various project sites. Completion of steel stringer erection, Quang Tri Bridge. GMCM D. D. BLACK, the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, visited the battalion, toured the camp and held infol'11al discussions with several groups of enlisted personnel. Bridge 13 on QL-1 completely destroyed by fire. U. S. Army Engineers were tasked with reconstruction work with material and pile-driving being furnished by NMCB TEN. Captain K. P. SEARS, CEC, USN, Commander, THIRTY SECOND Naval Construction Regi nt. visited the BattalJ.on and toured the various project sites. Brigadier General H. c. SCHRADER. Co anding General, 18th Engineer Brigade, visited the Asphalt Batch Plant in Phu Bai. Author Richard TREGASKIS visited Camp Wilkinson, Quang Tri Bridge and Thuan An Navy Base to gather historical background in writing the history of Military Construction in Southeast Asia. At 1930, two (2) 122 rocket rounds and at 2200 ten (10) 122111111 rocket rounds impacted in Camp Eagle Co at Base. No NMCB TEN casualties. Mr. Buu DON. Government of Vietnam As istant Miniater of Public Works officially dedicated and opened IO

the Quang Tri Highway Bridge. Also attending were Lieutenant General H. X. LAM, Commanding General, Military Region ONE; Lieutenant General J. W. SUTHERLAND, Jr., Commanding General, XXIV Corps; Brigadier General HILL, Commanding General, 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division (mech); Brigadier General PHU, Commanding General, 1st ARVN Division; Brigadier General R. TARBOX, MACV Director of Construction; Colonel Ton That KHIEN, Quang Tri Province Chief; and Mr, TANG, Director of Public Works, Military Region ONE. 4 SEP 70 12 SEP 70 14 SEP 70 16 SEP 70 16 SEP 70 16 SEP 70 17 SEP 70 Mr. Buu DON, Assistant Minister of Public Works, officially dedicated the Phu Bai Airfield. Also attending were Brigadier General R. TARBOX, Mr. Tang, and Colonel Le Van THAN, Thua Thien Province Chief. Captain K. P. SEARS, CEC, USN, Commander, THIRTY SECOND Naval Construction Regiment, visited Thuan An Naval Base Completed all paving work and secured asphalt plant. All assigned projects and punch list items completed except equipment support for Vietnamese contractor on the North Hue Loop, which was turned over to NMCB FIVE. Camp Wilkinson was turned over to Lieutenant Colonel c. P. RODOLPH, Co anding Officer. 326th Engineer Battalion (Airmobile). This marked the lowering of the last Seabee Flag north of Danang. Commander D. P. JOHNSON, CEC, USN, Commanding Officer, NMCB TEN, departed Camp Wilkinson, Gia Le, Republic of Vietnam. The Flag of NMCB TEN relocated to CBC, Port Hueneme, California. 5. Major Problems. None. D. P. JOHNSON Distribution: COMCBPAC CINCPACFLT COMSERVPAC COMCBLANT CG FMF PAC DIR OF NAVAL HISTORY (Original + 2) (1) (1) (2) (1) (1) 11

(Distribution Cont'd) CG III MAF (1) NAVFACENGCOM (Code 06) (1) NAVFACENGCOM (Code 063) (1) COHNAVFORV (1) CNO (OP-401F) (1) COMlRDNCB (2) COM30THNCR (2) COMllSTNCR (2) COM32NDNCR (2) COM20THNCR (2) COM21STNCR (2) CBC PORHUE (Code 17) (1) CBC PORHUE (Code 15) (1) CO CBC PORHUE (2) CO NAVSCOLCONST (1) CO NAVSCOLCECOFF (1) ALL NMCB's (1) CO NCEL PORHUE (1) OICC RVN (1) COMMANDANT, MARINE CORPS (Code A04E) (1) 12

ADMINISTRATIVE SUMMARY ENCLOSURE (I)

ADMINISTRATIVE SUMMARY l. Personnel Summary: (Deployment Average) On Board At Total Changes* Grade Deployment Site Assigned Receipts Transfers /.' E-9 2 2 0 1-8 7 7 3 E-7 26 32 1 E-6 50 65 11 E-5 120 160 14 E-4 281 322 88 Non-Rated 199 208 31 TOTAL 699 777 148 Officers 22 27 9 Breakdown of personnel attached but not at deployment site: l 2 9 24 46 51 27 160.5 Seabee Rear Teams Echelon School Hospital Officers 4 0 0 0 Enlisted 48 19 3 2 Leave Brig 0 0 5 0 *Total changes for deplo~nt... 2. Reenlistment S aey: a. Separation Interviews Career: 3 Non-Career: 45 b. Eligible for Reenlistment Career: 25 Non-Career: 24 c. Not Reco nded for Reenlistment Career: 2 Non-Career: 9 d. Reenlistments Career: 25 Non-Career: 4 1-1

3. Safety a. Accident s ary On Duty Off Duty MD Lost Damages First Aid 156 7 NA NA Lost Time 16 2 280 NA Vehicle 25 0 NA $9245.37 b. Standup Safety Meetings: 607 4. Dbcipline a. Cases at Mast: 82 b. Awarded Non-Judicial Punish nt: 68 c. Awarded Court Martial: 11 5. Morale Morale throughout the deployment stayed at a high level. Good living conditions, outstanding food, and a large, meaningful workload were the principal contributing factors. An active intramural sports program and evening ovies with the only popcorn at Camp Eagle were favorites with the men for off-duty hours. Mars calls, the R & R proar and several commercial shows were also always well received. Morale was highest at the end as the men saw every tasked job coapleted befor redeplo nt to CONUS. There was no "short timer" attitude and all hands were obviously proud of TEN's acco plishments. It was a long but productive eight nths. 6. Medical/Dental a. Total Patients Treated at Sickcall: 4082 b. Number Hospitalized: 136 c. Dental Patients Treated: 2018 d. Total Dental Procedures: 8079 7. Cha21ain's Activitie While deployed at Camp Wilkinson. the chaplain conducted regular Sunday services for personnel of the Protestant and Catholic faiths as shown below: 1-2

Protestant Catholic Number of Services 32 68 Number Attendance 25 38 In addition to the above, twenty-six services for Camp Eagle Army personnel of the Catholic faith were conducted as well as participation in an Easter Sunday Ecumenical Service with 9000 men in attendance. Arrangements were made for the religious needs of personnel of the LDS faith as well as for the NMCB TEN personnel at detachments sites. The Chaplain conducted 320 for al counselling sessions covering religious, arital and personal problems of NMCB TEN personnel. Guidance was offered in matters of hardship discharges, humanitarian reassignments and emergency leaves. Two series of discussions were held on the subjects of religion and marriage. Additionally, the Chaplain handled all Red Cross messages received. AB Personal Response Officer, the Chaplain conducted pre-deployment discussion sessions attended by 46% of the Battalion personnel. After arrival at our deployment site, the personal response programs took the forms of: l. Informative notes in the Plan of the Day on Vietnamese customs and culture. 2. Visits to various institutions as the tactical situation permitted to distribute needed articles. 3. Conducting ninety-six English classes to Vietnamese teachers and high school students. Average Attendance: 7 In conjunction with item 2, above, the following items were distributed to at least twelve different institutions. 2750 lbs. clothing 1984 bars of soap 900 lbs. toys 800 lbs. foodstuffs 500 ea. English textbooks 350 lbs. school supplies and medical aids Monetary contributions (US$) Orphanages Schools Hospitals Chapel Funds $586 555 100 Private Donations $338 300 0 The establ i shment of the Camp Library after our arrival was warmly received by Battali on pers onnel. The 1600 books of varied technical 1-3

and recreational subjects provided many relaxing hours for the "Men of TEN". Operating daily from 0700 to 2130, the library was readily available to all personnel whether a day/night worker. 8. Public Affairs a. FHTNC Releases: 1607 b. Other news releases: 33 c. Newspaper Issues Published: 6 9. Promotions/Advancements 0-3 to 0-4 - 1 0-2 to 0-3 - 1 0-1 to 0-2 - 6 E-8 to E-9-1 E-6 to E-7-3 E-5 to E-6-8 E-4 to E-5-53 E-3 to E-4-55 E-2 to E-3-45 10. Awards a. Meritorious Unit Co ndation Details OSCAR and PAPA (See page 1-11 for citation) b. Navy and Marine Corps Medal BU2 A. J. NABOR c. Bronze Star w/co ibat "V" CDR D, P. JOHNSON, CEC, USN LCDR J. L. HORACEK. CEC, USN LCDR L. C. STRUTHERS, CEC, USN LCDR R. R. BERGSTROM, CEC, USN LCDR G. O. SAUER, SC, USN LT R. J. HYLAND, CEC, USN SWCS C. J. KENNEDY UTl L. C. O'BANION d. Joint Service Commendation LCDR R. R. BERGSTROM, CEC, USN 1-4

e. Army Commendation Medal LCDk J. L. HORACEK, CEC, USN LCDR R. R. BERGSTROM, CEC, USN LT D, W. PAINTER, CEC, USN LTJG W. W. BUNKER, CEC, USNR CHCS H. W. CLUSMAN BU2 M. c. HARRISON BU2 M. E. HAFFEY E02 J. E. TRIPLETT SW3 T. R. POLLARD SW) H. A. WAGNER BU3 W. A. ANDERSON f. G. Navy Commendation Medal w/combat "V" LT D. W. PAINTER, CEC, USN LT R. H. ANDERSON, CEC, USN LTJG E. F. HAND, SC, USNR LTJB J. L. BROCK, CEC, USNR LTJG T. F. HOUSE, CEC, USN LTJG B. K. DONAHOE, USNR LTJG K. s. JOHNSTON, CEC, USNR EQCH W. L. DAVIS (Gold Star in CUCM W. E. MORGAN UTCM W. s. WILCOX CMCS H. w. CL USMAN EOCS P. c. STEELE BUCS H. P. WRIGHT BUC R. R. LANG YNC R. L. WOLF UTC D. o. LETTELIER BUC G. w. ZARSKE csc J. v. ROMEO EOl w. w. HOLDER BUl u. c. ELMORE M2 T. c. ZEIGLER Na~ Achievement Medal w/combat LTJG G. W. BENSEMA, CEC, USNR CMC D. R. KUBESH EOC J. H. HOHL EOC R. S. FORSHEE EOC G. (n) MARSTON EOC C. L. RODGERS CMC C. H. MEDLOCK CEC T. L. SMITH BMl H. L. SIMMONS (without "V") BUl B. L. ROSE (without 11 V") SFl E. L. BALFOUR (without "V 11 ) PNl M. L. LIENTZ CMl R. E. BERGSTROM (Gold Star in lieu of lieu of 3rd Award) "V" 2nd Award) 1-5

SKl C. A. OTTUM CSl D. L. SWARM CSl R. D, BLEDSOE GMGl R. J. PANTEKOEK BUl B. G. DORIA BU2 A. J. NABOR EA2 R. E. FETTERMAN E02 T. G. WINGATE CM2 O. M. BROOKS E02 H. c. HART E02 W. E. BISHOP HM2 R. M. KISRIUE E02 J. E. LINDE BU2 G, v. COURIER (without "V") CE) J. L, WOOD h. Purple Heart E02 C. W. FREW i. Combat Action Ribbon Officers - 33 Enlisted - 630 j. Navy Unit Commendation UTCM W. S. WILCOX UTCS F. M. McLAIN BUCS C. A. GUSE HMC W. L. CURTIS CEC O. E. CATOE HMl R. A. PALLAS EOl B. BROWN SKl R. D. SCHAMENS SWl D. E. WINCHESTER E02 M. D. CONNER Ir.. Meritorious Unit Commendation UTCN D. J. CARROLL 1. Good Conduct Medal CHCS H. w. CL USMAN BUCS C, A. GUSE swcs c. J. KENNEDY EOC R. S. FORSHEE EAC B. s. PUGA.I csc J. v. ROMEO BMC H. L. SIMMONS SFl E, L. BALFOUR UTl A. B. GREEN 1-6

EOl P. L. HARBEFT EOl W. W. HOLDER SKl J. C. JUANERO PNl M. L. LIENTZ DKl O. A. TIONGCO CM2 D. A. DAVENPORT GMG2 J. M. GARCIA HM2 G. E. LUEDTKE DK2 M. S. MACTAL CE2 L. D. THOMPSON E02 J. R. WILLIAMSON CS3 J. S. BROWN SD3 A. D. GANGCUANGCO CM3 R. W. RIORDAN BU3 R. J. ROLDAN SD) G. T. SABLAN CE3 F. C. TERWILLIGER E03 D. E. WAGNER Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry w/silver star CDR D. P. JOHNSON, CEC, USN n. Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry w/bronze star LCDR J. L. HORACEK, CEC, USN LCDR R. R. BERGSTROM, CEC, USN LCDR G. O. SAUER, SC, USN LT D. W. PAINTER, CEC, USN o. Vietnamese Honor Medal 1st Class LT M. J. HARY, CHC, USNR p. Vietnamese Honor Medal 2nd Class BUC G. W. ZARSKE BUl B. L. ROSE q. Vietnamese Technical Service Medal 1st Class CDR D. P. JOHNSON, CEC, USN (2 Awards) LTJG C. G. BORQUIST. CEC, USNR LTJG W. W. BUNKER, CEC, USNR r. Vietnamese Technical Service Medal 2nd Class EOC J. E. ALEXANDER UTl C. BUI B. L. ROSE (2 Awards) BU2 H. BUl J. L. WEAVER BU2 ff. EOl D. N. SALLEE BU2 J. EOl W. w. HOLDER BU2 A. EOl M. w. O'NEAL BU2 M. 1-7 o. HOWE I. SORENSON L. JAMESON J. CANNON J. NABOR c. SMITH

EA2 L. A. HANSON E02 J. H. WALKER E02 J. R. WILLIAMSON E02 H. L. PRENTICE E02 L. P. MANLEY E02 T. G. WINGATE SW2 C. L. HENDERSON SW2 C. L. ANDERSON SW2 R. L. MAlT BU3 P. P. ARELLANES BU3 T. A. CUN SOLO BUJ G. E. SEVIGNEY BUl M. P. MILLER BU3 T. E. VORA.SS BU3 R. L. BRAKE BUJ W. S. SCHULTE BUJ R. JOHNSON BU3 R. S. GODFREY BU3 R. L. PELKEY BU3 D. c. LAVERY E03 W. J. SHIMMON E03 L. A. CAPES E03 W. L. MAY EOJ P. SMITH EOJ D. w. CARVER EOJ B. F. WES TO FF EOJ D. J. SEITZ EOJ W. v. BAKER SW3 J. A. HORL SW3 D. G. CISNEROS BUCN T. J. OLESON CN J. L. MODDY CN C. R. BELL CN R. P. SABERS SN C. MAYES s. Vietnamese Civic Action Medal let Class CDR D. P. JOHNSON, CEC, USN LT M. J. BARY, CHC, USNR t. Vietnamese Public Works, Co unication and Transportation Service Medal 2nd Class CDR D. P. JOHNSON, CEC, USN LCDR J. L. HORACEK, CEC, USN LCDR R. R. BERGSTROM, CEC, USN LT R. J. HYLAND, CEC, USN LTJG G. W. BENSEMA, CEC, USNR u. Rifle Mark anshi2 Officer Enlisted Marks an 4 145 Sh rpehooter 4 114 Expert 2 38 v. Piatol Markmanehi2 Officer Enlisted Marsk an 7 24 Sharpshooter 3 5 Expert 5 7 w. Freedo Foundation George Washington Honor Medal S CN R. L. ALKNER x. Vietnamese Technical Service Certificates BUJ W. B. BRANSON CN E. J. SONOOROTH BUCN W. MANUMIK 1-8 BUCN R. S. TAFT BUCN G. J. KORGER

y. COHNAVFORV Letters of Commendation EOl E. M. MAKI E02 F. G. MINISH CM2 K. P. JACKSON BU2 J. J. VARGO CE2 M. M. MANNESS E02 E. L. ISOM BU2 J. J. ZABEL E02 E. E. MERGENDAHL SW2 F. A. JU CK EM CM2 G. R. REINHART BU2 A. J. NABOR E03 K. G. LINER BUJ E. J. SONDGROTH BUJ W. R. LEPROWSE SFl E. L. BALFOUR YNl W. R. BURNER GMG2 J. M. GARCIA E03 A. W. COTE YN3 G. R. SIVILLS PN3 R. G. CROIX E03 J. c. BALLARD CM3 D. M. SCHOENBERGER BUl L. L. DOWNARD CM C. E. NEALY z. Pending Awards (1) Army Commendation Medal CDR D. P. JOHNSON, CEC USN LTJG J. P. COLLINS, CEC, USN GYSGT S. E. JORDAN, USMC BU3 J, E. ROBINSON BUCN B. H. LOUNSBURY (2) Navy and Marine Corps Medal Oil Gary L. SNYDER (3) Bronze Star EOCS Phillip C. STEELE (4) COMNAVFORV Letter of Commendation SW2 R. L. MATT UT3 R. J. THOMPSON (5) NMCB TEN has been recommended by the Thua Thien Province Chief for the Vietnamese Civic Action Unit Citation. 11. Letters and Messages of Appreciation and Commendation a. Phu Bai Installation Engineer ltt dtd 12 MAB. 1970 b. HQ lolst Aviation Group (CDT) (AMBL DIV) ltr dtd 21 MAR 1970 with First Endorsement by COM32NCR dtd l APR 1970 c. District Senior Advisor, Phu Thu District ltr dtd 17 APR 1970 1-9

d. CG, 101 st Airborne Divi ion ltr AVDG-CG dtd 17 MAY 1970 e. HQ, CORDS ltr dtd 4 MAY 1970 f, RVN 1st Infantry Division ltr dtd 28 MAY 1970 g. HQ, 326tn Engineer Battalion dtd 20 JUN 1970 h. COHNAVFORV msg Rl01630Z/MAY70 i. COM32NCR msg R071805R/MAY70 j. COMUSMACV msg R081150Z/AUG70 k. COM32NCR g R071810H/MAY70 1. CG, XXIV Corps g Rl40922Z/JUN70 m. COM32NCR mag 301801H/ JUN 70 n. NMCB 121 msg 201525H/JUL70 o. COM32NCR msg 100602Z/AUG 70 p. Advisory Team 18, Thua Thien Province ltr dtd 18 AUG 1970 q. CG, XXIV Corps ltr dtd 2 SEP 1970 r. HQ, 326th Engineer Battalion ltr dtd 5 SEP 1970 s. COM32NCR mag Pl10530Z/SEP70 t. COM32NCR msg R120947Z/SEP70 u. COM32NCR 11&g Rl50635Z/SEP70 v. COMNAVFORV g R200029Z/SEP70 w. COMCBPAC g Rl82322Z/SEP70 :1:. COM'l'HIRDNCB msg Rl61012Z/SEP70 y. COM32NCR msg Rl40935Z/SEP70 z. CO, CBC ltr dtd 12 OCT 1970 aa. HQ, 45th Engineer Group (Construction) ltr EGO-CO dtd 4 SEP 1970 with First Endorsement by COM32NCR dtd 26 SEP 1970 12. Enlisted Marine Embarked Paygrade: E-7 (MOS: 0369) 1-10