Evaluations of the 116th Engineer Battalion (Combat) Z(and the 131st Engineer Company (Light Equipment).)Z
Abstract
The mission assigned to the 116th Engineer Battalion was the upgrading and maintenance of QL-20, and maintenance of QL-1 and LTL-8B in the unit's assigned area of responsibility. The unit was also to provide operational support for Task Force South, Engineer Support in construction of MACV Get-Well program, and construction and maintenance of Phan Thiet and Bao Loc airfields. After arriving in country at Phan Rang, the 116th Engineer Battalion moved to its various base camps. Headquarters Company and Company D constructed a base camp at Bao Loc. Companies A and C constructed a base camp at Di Linh. Company B moved to Phan Thiet and constructed its base camp at LZ Betty. In January of 1969, Companies A and C relocated from Di Linh to B'Sar and constructed a new base camp. During the last ten months, the 116th Engineer Battalion was involved in road construction and maintenance, civic action projects, and airfield maintenance and repair. Also, construction of living facilities for MACV advisors, infantry, artillery, and cavalry units in their assigned areas of responsibility was accomplished.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 04, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0505615
Entities
People
- David Parker
Organizations
- Adjutant General's Corps