LESSONS LEARNED, HEADQUARTERS, 3D BATTALION, 6TH ARTILLERY
Abstract
The 6th Artillery (105MM SP) consists of a headquarters and headquarters battery, service battery and three howitzer batteries. During the period 1 February through 30 April, enemy activity in the western highlands remained at a high level. Battery A, 3d Battalion, 6th Artillery responded to the threat of the 5th Battalion, 95B Regiment in the Mang Yang Pass (BR2252) area. This NVA unit has been making a concentrated effort to harass convoys on highway 19E and take out this vital supply line since December of 1967. To provide surveillance over the critical pass area, an FO party was employed on the northern side of the Mang Yang Pass from 10 March to 30 April. During the latter part of the reporting period enemy activity in this area has markedly increased. Battery B, 3d Battalion, 6th Artillery remained in the Pleiku area, moving between Plei Mrong and highway 509. They provided fire support against elements of the 174th NVA Regiment which had been active in the mountains near highway 14 north of Pleiku. Battery B, in direct support of 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry appeared to force this unit to move from the Highway 14 to a base area to the west.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 02, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0391259
Entities
Organizations
- Adjutant General's Corps