Lessons Learned, Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division Artillery

Abstract

The 1st Infantry Division Artillery continued to support combined offensive operations Toan Thang (Complete Victory) Phase II and Phase III. Toan Thang II terminated on 17 Feb 69; Toan Thang III commenced on 18 February and continues as this reporting period ends. The operations continued to be characterized by changes to the organization for combat and frequent tactical moves of artillery units. In addition, the 1st Battalion, 5th Artillery established a forward TOC at Quan Loi to support operations of the 1st Brigade in the Quan Loi and Song Be areas. Division Artillery units participated in Operation Atlas Wedge, 18-25 March 1969; Atlas Power, 10-15 April 1969; Plainsfield Warrior, 18-25 April 1969; provided artillery follow-ups for B-52 strikes of Red Lightning I (10-11 March 1969) and Red Lightning II (22-23 March 1969); and fired countermortar/rocket plans in the defense of Saigon, Bien Hoa, Lai Khe, Quan Loi, and Song Be.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 12, 1969
Accession Number
AD0504241

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