Lessons Learned, Headquarters, 93d Engineer Battalion (Const)

Abstract

The battalion remained assigned to the 34th Engineer Group, 20th Engineer Brigade throughout the report period. The battalion headquarters remained at Dong Tam Base, RVN. The 702nd Engineer Detachment (Power Line) completed the erection of the Dong Tam Power Distribution System. This included the erection of 600 power poles and the stringing of 450,000 linear feet of primary and secondary lines. The 93d Engr Bn completed base camp construction at Dong Tam during this period. In a battalion-wide effort the fixed-wing airfield at Dong Tam was converted from M8A1 matting to an asphaltic concrete surface. In addition the runway was extended 850 feet. The sand-cement road stabilization for the base was completed as were the Helicopter Ambulance Pads for the 9th Medical Battalion. The battalion has been constructing facilities for MACV Advisory Teams in the Mekong Delta. Facilities at Moc Hoa, Cho Gao, Ben Tranh, Ham Long and Houng My were constructed during this period. Construction at these sites consisted of BOQ's BEQ's, water treatment and storage plants, administration buildings, latrines, showers and community facilities. The battalion was also tasked with the construction of communication facilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 09, 1969
Accession Number
AD0505447

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  • Adjutant General's Corps

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  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artillery
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Construction Materials
  • Engineers
  • Government Procurement
  • Landing Fields
  • Lessons Learned
  • Materials
  • Mekong Delta
  • National Security
  • Procurement
  • Security
  • Transportation
  • United States
  • Urban Areas
  • Water Purification

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