: (. 1966 CHU LAI RVN DEPLOYMENT COMPLETION REPORT

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U.S. NAVAL MOBILE CONSTRUCTION BA TI ALION

THREE

NAVAL MOBILE CONSTRUCTION BATl'ALION THREE OFFICERS AND LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS

CDR R. L. Foley

LCDR E. R. Oscarson ( - ll May

LCDR T. L. Lonegan ( 13 May 66 -

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LTJG E, H, Durand ( - ll Dec 66)

LTJG D. J. Needham (1 Mar 66 - 10 Dec 66)

LTJG W. R. Lasher (21 Nov 66 - )

LTJG L. C. Pitman (

LT M. E. Smith

- l Nov 66)

LTJG F. C, Scofie ld (4 Aug 66 -

LT B. F. Montoya

ENS S, L. Reece

LTJG T. E. Arrigo

LTJG J. F. Kane

LTJG M. F. Metcalf

LT H. F. Gohrband

ENS C. s . Garber

LT J. C. Longcope ( - 14 Sep 66)

LT R. W. Drury (7 Sep 66 • )

LT R. N. Schaub

LT R, C. Hunkins

LT R. E. Buntley

LTJG W. H. Hagen ( - 4 Aug 66)

ENS F. P. Derrick (

LT R, J. Kennedy

- 21 Oct 66)

ENS R, J. Kunka (28 Mar 66 - )

LT M, W, Lubich

LTJG D. L. Coleman (4 Feb 66 • )

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LTJG J, J. Knaebel (

LTJG C, F. Stover (

- 13 Dec 66)

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ENS D. J. Brown (28 Mar 66 -

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Commanding Officer

Executive Officer

Executive Officer

Administrative Officer

Personnel Officer

Personnel Officer

Special Services

Mil. Readiness Officer

Ass' t Mi 1. Readiness Officer

Operations Officer

Engineering Officer

Proj . Coord . Officer

Proj. Coord . Officer

Proj . Coord, Officer

Logistics Officer

Disbursing Officer

Physician

Physician

Dentist

Chaplain

"A" Company Commander

Ass 1 t "A" Company Commander

Ass' t "A" Company Commander

"B" Company Commander

Ass 1 t "B" Company Commander

"C" Company Commander

Ass' t 11 C11 and "D" Company Commander

11 0 11 Company Commander

Ass' t "D" Company Commander

Ass' t "A" and 11C11 Company Commander

NAVAL MOBILE CONSTRUCTION BATTALION THREE OFFICERS AND LEADING ClllEF PETTY OFFICERS

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LT K. B. MacKenzie OIC STAT 0305

LTJG S. P. Clemence OIC STAT 0306

CU01 M. c. Mc Kenna Operations Chief

YNCM J . F. Grubbs Adminiatretive Chief

UTCS J . J. Casso "HQ" Company Chief

EOCS D. D. Olmstead ( • 9 Sep 66) II A II Company Chief

EOCS F. N, Green (9 Sep 66 - ) II A II Company Chief

UTC R. B. Lupkin II B ti Company Chief

swcs A. M. Fessler "C" Company Chief

BUCS M, J. Shuman "D" Company Chief

OfCS H. E. Hoffman Maintenance Superviaor

SKCS s. N. Toscano Supply and Logistics Chief MSGT A. M. Bu me 11 Military Advisor

SWC A. J. Pettus Chief Master at Arms EAC J. v. Sisson (1 May 66 · ) Engineering Chief

EACS W, M. Garcia ( • 30 Apr 66) Engineering Chief BUC J . C. Were Safety Chief

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MCB THR!! DEPLOYMENT OOMPLET!ON REPORT -- CHU LAI, 1966

Ref: (a) COMCBPAC OPORD!R 2-66

1. Employment Status, In accordance with reference (a) USN Mobile Construction Battalion THREE was deployed to Rosemary Point, Chu Lai, Republic of Vietnam for construction support to U. s. forces from April 1966 to December 1966.

2. Unit Movements,

a, Seabee Team 0305 waa employed at Thoang, Thailand in accordance with COMCBPAC OPORDER 20-65 to provide on-the-job training to Thai nationals and technical assistance for socio-economic development pro­jects . Team 0305 returned to the parent command on 25 Auguat 1966 after a thirty day leave period in CONUS.

b. Seabee Team 0306 waa employed at Ampoe, Thailand in accordance with COMCBPAC OPORDER 20-65 to provide on-the-job training to Thal nationals and technical assis tance for socio-economic development pr o­jects. Team 0306 returned to the parent command on 25 August 1966 after a thirty day leave period in CONUS.

c. Seabee Team 0307 departed for Port Hueneme, California on 26 June 1966 for training and eventual deployment to the Republic of Vietnam.

d. Seabee Team 0308 departed for Port Hueneme, California on 8 November 1966 for training and eventual deployment to the Republic of Vietnam,

e. EO/CM Teams returned to parent command on 25 Hsy 1966 after thirty days leave in CONUS.

3. Significant Events,

26 February 1966

\ April 1966

L6 April 1960

15 August 1966

29 August 1966

First element of NMCB THREE advance party arrived at Rosemary Point, Chu Lai, RVN, to construct a Seabee cantonment.

NMCB THREE main body arrives at Chu Lai .

RADMS T, R. WESCHU:R, USN, OOKNSA Danang, W. M. ENGER, CEC, USN DEPCOM/NAVPAC!NCCOM and W, M. t!EAHAN, CEC, USN, COMCBPAC visited the NMCB THREE camp for a construction tour and brief­ing.

Commenced earthwork with MCB FORTY on construc­tion of crosswind runway facility.

NMCB THREE MARS facility assumed net control of ell in-country Sesbee MARS,

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11 September 1966 -- NMCB THREE received message notification from OlMCBPAC of selection as fiscal year 1966 "Best of Type" Mobile Construction Battalion, Pacific Fleet.

15 October 1966 All work completed on connecting taxiway por­tion of crosswind runway facility.

29 October 1966 RADMS W.M. HEAMAN, CEC, USN, COMCBPAC, H, N. WALLIN, CEC, USN, and CAPT A. R. MARSCHALL, CEC, USN, COH30NCR attended a ceremony at the NMCB THREE c11111p for the formal presentation and acceptance of the "Best of Type" award by RADM HEAMAN to CDR R. L. FOLEY. CEC, USN, ro, NMCB THREE,

31 October 1966 NMCB EICHT advance party arrived at Chu Lai .

1 November 1966 NMCB THREE advance party departed for CONUS .

3 December 1966 NMCB THREE departed Chu Lai on eight C-141 Thru

10 December 1966 aircraft.

4. Major Problems. There were no problems of major significance encountered during the deployment. The usual problems experienced because of material shortages and planning were kept to an insigni­fic.int minimum by the 30th Naval Construction Regiment's Chu Lai liaison officer.

It should also be mentioned that the camp and job turnover with MCB EIGHT went extremely well. The staffing by MCB EIGHT of their advance party with high quality petty officers at the various super­visory levels was a significant factor in the smooth job turnover. The only real problem occured when MCB THREE had to pack and ship their Central Tool Room a week earlier than planned. Work stoppages were kept to minimum because of the rapid responce by MCB EIGHT in opening up and issuing tools from their CTR which had ju1t orrived.

5. Significanl Events Planned. Begin the technical training phase of the homeport employment on 16 January 1967.

ANNEXES:

ANNEX "A" - ADMINISTRATIVE SUMMARY

"B" - EQUIPMENT SUMMARY

"C" - TRAIN INC S ID!MARY

"D" - CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS SUMMARY

"E" - CONSTRUCTION ITEM SUMMARY

"F" - PROGRESS AND PERFORMANCE CHART

"G" - FISCAL AND SUPPLY SUMMARY

"H" - O)NSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS

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A 0 M I N 1 S T R A T l V E

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ANNEX "A"

ADMINISTRATIVE SUMMARY FROM MARCH TO DECEMBER 1966

1, Peraonnel SWlllllllry; Monthly Average• for Deployment

ON BOARD ATTACHED BUT TOTAL CHANGES DURING AT DEPLOY· NOT AT EMPLOY- PERSONNEL AVERAGE K>NTH MENT SITE MENT SITE · ASSIGNED RECEIPTS TRANSFERS

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Nonrated

Totals

Officers

2 0 2 0

7 0 7 0

32 9 41 2

47 14 61 4

97 17 114 9

209 14 223 8

259 8 267 26

653 62 715 49

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Breakd01o1n of Personnel Attached But Not At Deployment Site (Monthly Average):

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DETACHMENT/ SEABEE REAR DETAIL TEAMS ECHELON

ADV/DELAY PARTY SCHL HOSP BRIG LEAVE

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a. Separations eligible for re-enlistment: 109 career 12 Non-Career 97

b, Re-enlistments: 17 career 13 Non-Career 4

c. Not recommended for re-enliatment: 6 career l Non-Career 5

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d. Personnel receiving separation interviews: 130

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3. Safety

a. Deployment Accident Swnrnary

ON DUTY OFF DUTY MANDAYS LOST DAMAGES

FIRST AID 344 184 N.A. N. A.

LOST TIME 16 10 224 N.A.

VEHICLE 28 0 N.A. $872.00

b. Stand-up Safety meetings: 2,636

4, Diacip line

a. Number of cases heard at Captain's Mast: 57

b. Number of cases awarded NJP: 50

c. Number of cases awarded court-mar ti al: 7

5. Morale

a. Morale was at a high level throughout the deployment. As a result of the outstanding efforts of the advance party, the baae camp was nearly completed and ready for occupancy upon the arrival of the main body. This provided the impetus for an aggressive positive atti­tude which carried MCB THREE steadily forward in all its efforts throughout the deployment.

b. The construction of entertainment facilities which accommodated all battalion personnel, current nightly movies, sufficient quantities of beer and re(reshments, the MCB THREE MARS facility, the R & R pro­gram, the proximity of beach facilities, and the battalion's keen inte1est in both the intramural sports program and varsity athletic teams that dominated the Chu Lai area, all helped maintain a high level of morale.

c. 'nlis state was maintained during the final month• of the deploy­ment by the •election of MCB THREE as the Pacific Fleet's "Beat of Type" Hoblle Construction Battalion and the assignment of •ome high priority operational projects.

d. A auperior level of habitability and comfort existed throughout the first half of the deployment. NI oceanside camp location, an irregular pattern of positioning huts, reflective metal roofing, and maximum ventilation resulted in living spaces being comfortably cool during the dry part of the deployment. Minor adjustments were effected to adapt the huts to wet weather without any serious problems bclng encountered. A reduction in individual living space was experience during the latter half of the deployment due to the large receipts of new personnel into the battalion.

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e. Hessing conditions were outstanding throughout the deployment. The messhall was well-situated and constructed in such a manner that it remained cool and clean. The quality of the food was high with fresh frozen foods being served regularly.

f. Ltistly, it is felt that the construction program assigned MCB THREE and the related material support, which was outstanding , had a great bearing on sustaining high morale. The work was diverse, complex and had 0 meaning of importance to the men that precluded any concern for motivation.

6. Medical/Dental

a. Total patients treated at sick ca 11: 8,286

b. Number hospitalized: 56

c. D<'nto l patients treated: l,944

d. Toto l dental procedures: 3,887

e. Total v.o. cases treated: 23

(. Narrative:

(I) The close proximity of the Marine field hospital and its facilities heavily influenced the way the Medical Department functioned. The hospital handled approximately 300-350 Medical consultations f r om MCB THREE during the deployment. During this eight (8) month deploy­ment the Medical Department provided routine laboratory services but also relied heavily on the nearby First Medical Battalion Hospital for X-rays, the more complicated laboratory procedures and £or consultation services. Sick personnel requiring in-patient care were in all instances admitted to this hospital.

(2) NMCB ntREE suffered no combat casualties during the deploy­ment although a number of instances occurred where serious combat ir.juries could have been sustained. Throughout the deployment the Nedjcal Deportment was organized ond prepar ed for the initial hand ling of combnl injuries ranging Crom t il e minor injuries to the serious and Ii fe threatening ones. ln the Corpsman training program particular emphasis wos pla•:ed on instruction in triage, minor surgical technique, and o wide variety of emergency measures. On severnl occasions Corpsmen and ambulances were assigned to job sites where there was potential danger, frOlll mortar attacks at night.

Corpsman training included:

(a) Informal daily lectures and demonstrations given by the Medical Officer and on occasion by the Corpsmen themselves.

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(b) Frequent diagnostic problems as an academic exercise,

(c) Rotation of Corpsmen through all major areas of Medical Department responsibility.

(d) Weekly rotations in the afternoons working in the combat casualty area of the First Medical Battalion Hospital.

(e) Lectures by the Dental Department.

(f) Supervised instruction in basic Laboratory procedures.

Emphasis was placed on the training of each Corpsman so that he could function adequately by himself if serving with a detachment of men away from the Battalion.

(3) Although located in a heavily snake infested area the Battalion had only one case of poisonous snake bite and this occurred when a man was walking in the dark and wearing only shower shoes. Despite the oid o( o variety of anti venom preparations and good evacu­ation measures, the medical danger from snakebite in this area is great.

7. Chaplain Activities. In the coverage of naval personnel in the Chu Lai enclave the battalion chaplain administered on a programmed basis to the Colholic personnel of MCB's THREE, FOUR and their relief FORTY, plus the Nava 1 Support Facility. The 01ap lain also extended his services to Marine uniLs os time permitted. Throughout the deploy­ment Naval Leadership talks were given to the Officers and men of the battalion on the religions and customs of Vietnam, A detailed series of lectures was given Lo Lhc OC!icers on this subject.

a. Number of services conducted: 282

b. Average attendance: 38

8. Public Affairs

8. FHTNC releases: 51

b. Other news releases: 143

c. Newspaper issues published: 12

d. People-to-people activities:

(l) This deployment proved to be an active one in the area of Civil Affairs and Civic Action. The battalion was unable to receive a specific village in which to concentrate its efforts so instead it worked in a number of villages and it broadened its Civil Affairs Pro­gram to serve a great variety of needs. Active participation began in early May, 1966 at which time the Chaplain began making weekly scheduled visits to two villages to say Mass. At the request of the vii lagers he

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also baptized, said special Masses, and administered marriage vows, The Chaplain became the busiest member of the civil affairs team. Re raised $300.00 through the sale of Vietnamese Montagnard handicraft and then turned these funds over to a christisn interdenominational agency located in Da Lat.

(2) Largely due to hi• imagination and energy a new church was built on the island of Ky Xuan and needed repairs in convent and church construction were completed in the village of Sam Rei,

(3) The Chaplain extended the battalion's civic action progrsm to Vietnamese orphanages located et Sam Hai, Tam Ky and Quang Ngei as well as to local high achoole and elementary schools.

(4) the laundry, semi-skilled

'n\e bettelion hired 45 Vietnamese laborers who worked in in camp and equipment maintenance, and in areas needing con1tructlon work.

(5) The battalion's Alpha Company, working after hours and during free time contributed a variety of services. It hauled sand for the schools end it delivered several truck loads of scrap lumber for construction going on at a Vietnamese refugee hamlet. Using bulldozers, Alpha Company prepared the ground for a new orphanage and then it hauled used pallets donated by a civilian construction company for the building of the orphanage.

(6) The battalion's Bravo Company built desks and benches, alters and doors for the new churches. It dug and constructed a new 10 foot we l l in the nearby village of Sam Hai. This well is capable of producing 20 gallons of water per minute for the people. Seabee build­ers from Charlie and Delta Companies supervised the construction of the church roof on the island of Ky Xuan.

(7) The battalion received close support in its civil affairs activities through the assistance of wives end dependents at Port Hueneme, The CPO'• and their wives donated 250 lbs. of school supplies which were aent to a Vietnamese elementary school. Through the support of various groups and institutions, NMCB THREE distributed over $1,000 converted into pi•sters to various Vietnamese institutions. Prom the Cstholic Chapel Fund $350.00 was sent to orphananges in Tam Ky and Quang Ngai . Catholic families working through the agency of Father Reagan at USNCB Center in the Port Hueneme area sent $750.00 out of which a generator waa purchased for the Convent at Sam Hai and exten­sive construction waa done in two churches and one rectory. From this fund $150,00 wee donated to one of the orphanages, From the Protestant Fund came $550.00 which was used for the new Protestant Churchln Chu Lal and for the orphanage in Tam Ky. 300 lbs. of clothing were distributed to the orphanage ond achools at Tam Ky and to the refugee hamlet at An Binh.

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(8) Although the battalion was in no position to divert valuable construction materials needed for military construction, its main strength in civic action throughout the deployment was to provide equipment, advisers, and skilled labor for the transportation of !Mlte­risls and the supervision of construction efforts. From RMK and ne1rby military units significant amounts of useful materials were obtained, including cement, roofing material, scrap lumber, sand and gravel, These were put to good use in many areas of civic action construction,

(9) The Dental and Medical Departments engaged in MEDCAP activities throughout the deployment with the dental assistant and all of the battalion's corpsmen participating along with the medical and dental officers. During the 32-week deployment 37 MEDCAP visits were made and 1433 medical patients were seen and treated in seven Vietna­mese villages, including one village located on an island 20 miles off the coast. The dental officer usually saw from 20-30 dental patients on each trip and he also made a number of dental trips by himself, The great majority of patients brought for medical treatment were children with perhaps 20-30% of the total number of patients being adults. The severity of medical and surgical illness encountered among the:e patients was often far beyond the scope of effective medical assistance due to many factors. Medical supplies for civic action were always in demand and the lack of lab facilities, interpreters, sanitary dispensary and sickbed faci l ities all contributed to the great challenge which still exists in this area. Some of the diseases encountered would rarely be seen in the United States simply because of modern sanitation and the emphasis on public health education. The team saw advanced cases of syphilis, tuberculosis, dysentary, osteomyelitis, and pneumonia. There were patients with large tumors, children with unrepaired cleft pallets and hernias, and women delivering and caring for babies under the most primitive circumstances. A large number of diseases were seen ranging all the way from impetigo and multiple abscesses to probable leprosy and yaws. Children were seen with deformed limbs resulting from old fractures never set and dislocations which had never been reduced, Many children were suffering from worms and parasite infections as well as severe malnutrition. A number of people when first seen were found to have poultices made of dung mud and leaves and applied to burns, wounds and even to dislocated limbs, Patients which chronic disease such as advanced gouty arthritis, blindness from trachoma and heart conditions were far beyond the battalion's scope of medical facilities but for a few serious emergency cases such as one boy who had been bitten by a poisonous viper the team was able to arrange transportation to a distant civilian hospital, By the end of the deployment adminis­trative arrangements had been made with civilian officials, and military hospitals to provide in-patient care for these seriously ill people.

(10) The battalion's interest in civic action continues, The possibility of establishing a Vietnamese scholarship fund is being con­sidered, With the field experience obtained in civil affairs during this deployment it is anticipated that the participation in the next deployment wil l be more extensive and efficient.

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Awards

Secretary of the tQvy Coamendation for Achievement: l (SWF2 DaIVin M. S?ACY, USN)

Cood Conduct Hedal: 23

Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon: 12

Expert Piatol Medel: 5

Expert Rifleman Medal: 4

Sherpahooter Medal: 4

Promotion

ENS to LTJG: 5

l!-7 to E-8: 3

l!-6 to E-7: 6

E-5 to E-6: 19

E-4 to E-5: 55

E·l to E-4: 158

E-2 to E-3: 144

Battalion letters of Appreciation

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Headquerter1, lat Medical Battalion, lit Merine Diviaion (Rein), l'MF, FPO, San Prencisco , Celifor­nil 96602 25 Jun 1966

Heedquerter1, Merine Aircraft Croup 12, lit Merine Aircreft Wina, Pleet H.erine Poree, Pecific, FPO, San Frencieco 96602 16 October 1966

Heedquertera, Marine Aircraft Group 13 1 let Marine Aircreft Wing , FHP Pacific, FPO, San Prenci1co, Californie 96602 9 Nov 1966

Colmlanding Generel, III Marine Amphibiou1 Force, Military A11i1tance Colaand, Viecn.,., c/o FPO, Sen Frenci1co, California 96601 22 September 1966

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From: To:

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HEADQUARTERS lst Medical Bettalion

1st Marine Dlviaion (Rein), FPO, San Francisco, California

Co!mianding Officer

FMF 96602

Commanding Officer, Mobile Construction Battalion •3

Letter of Appreciation

l/HLS:ne 1600 25 Jun 1966

I, 1 would like to express my personal appreciation for the extreinely competent, expeditious and profeaalonnl manner in which thi• cantonment ho• been constructed.

2. llhen you coomenced construction here little existed except CP tents, a rew of which were •uh-standard etrvngbacked ones. A• a reeult of your c0111nendable efforts, we ll-ccwne true ted wards, reuing and etorage racilitiea, billeting and office are•• built upon graded or filled ground have created the nucleus of • eound, comfortable field hospital.

). While the above results are a credit to your entire command, I would HkP. to express perticulsr spprecietion to the below named pereonnel for their friendly, coopcrolive, nnd competent efforts:

LT Ben r-r>NTOYA for his excellent supervision , interest, cooperation and coordination resulting in a noteworthy working relationahip.

LT Marion LUBICH for hia excellent attention to duty, interest and 1upervision; his cooperRtion wa1 outatanding, and his leedcrahip end professional knowledge were notevorthy. I would alao lik• to p•rticu­l•rly cCllllr.lend Hr. LUBIOl for hi• outetandlng display of patience in catering to the varied idiosyncraal•• peculiar only to thil b•ttalion.

Chiefs James GARDINER and Corl "llRlDCEWATER for thalr out1tanding display of technical knowledge hlended with an exceptional degree of pro(easional skill, the expert application of which resulted ln 1 smooth, thoroughly competent and noteworthy conatruction perfot'Tllance. Their supervision, attention to duty 8nd df'tail, unusual friendly cooperation, leadership, and effective utili2ation of men, money and m•teriala were alao extremely noteworthy.

And to the hord-working, energetic end faithful ir.en of "Charlie Company," including attachments, who peraevered many long houri through lleoming tropical heat to do o highly COfmlendable and thoroughly pro­feuional jo'>.

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The complete dedication and professionalism exhibited by the above mentioned men have been invaluable to the undersigned and to the Can­tonment Colllllander. It ie requested that the individuals mentioned above have a copy of this letter made an official part of their ser­vice record.

4. The accompliehmenta of MCB-3 have contributed immeaaurably to the anticipated futu•e accomplishments of the let Medical Battalion - care of the sick and wounded,

R. H. MITCHELL

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COMMANDING GENERAL 111 MARINE AMPHIBIOUS FORCE

MILITARY ASSISTANCE COHHAND, VIETNAM C/O FPO, SAN FRANCISCO, CALlFORNIA 96601

From: Commanding General

5/lrj 1650 22 Sep 1966

To: Commanding Officer, Navy Mobile Construction Battalion 3 Via: Commonding Officer, Thirtieth Naval Construction Regiment

Subj: Letter of Congratulations

I. I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate you on being selected as "Pacific Naval Mobile Construction Battalion, Beat of type, for Fiscal Year 1966." Please add my pet'sonal compliments to the Officers mid men of the U. S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 for their demonatrated superior conatruction capability and combat readiness under actual combat conditions.

2. It is always gratifying to be able to forward congratulatory letters of this type. To you and your men, a hearty "Well Done" and beat wishes for continued success.

/SI L. W. Walt L. W. WALT

JONCR:Sl:LKJ:wjb 1610 Ser 1125 01 Oct 1966

FIRST ENDORSEMENT on CG, III MAF ltr 5/lrj 1650 dtd 22 September 1966

From: Commander, TIIIRTIF.TH Naval Construction Regiment To: Commanding Officer, U. S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion

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Subj: Letter oC Congratulations

l, Forwarded with pleasure.

/SI A. R. Marscha 11 A. R. MARSCHALL

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FIRST ENDORSEMENT on 00 MAG-12 ltr 4:JMR:jlc over 5000 of 16 Oct 66

From: To: Via:

Coimianding General, lit Marine Aircraft ~ing, PHP, P1cific Coamanding Officer, Mobile Construction Batt1lion Three Comnanding Officer, 30th Naval Construction Regiment

Subj: Letter of Appreciation

1, Forwarded ,

2. It gives me great pleasure to extend my personal thanks to the members of Mobile Construction Battalion Three for a job "well done , "

/S/ L. B, Robert1haw L. B, ROBERTSHAW

30NCR:OO :ARM:jal 1650 Ser 1266

SECOND ENDORSEMENT on CO MAG-12 ltr 4:JMR:jlc over 5000 of 16 Oct 1966

Prom: Commander THIRTIETH Naval Construction Regiment To: Commanding Officer , Mobile Construction Battalion THREE

Subj: Letter of Appreciation

l. Forwarded with ple1sure.

/S/ A. R. Marschall A, R, MARSCHALL

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HEADQUARTERS 'larine Aircraft Group 12 1st Marine ~ircraft Wing

Fleet Marine Force, Pacific FPO San Frnncisco 96602

Co1m1anding Officer

4 :J~m:j le 5000 16 October

Connsnding Officer, Mobile Con9truction Battalion 11'1ree (1) Comr.\anding General, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (2) Co!TI'""'\anding Officer, 30th Naval Construction Regiment

Letter of Appreciation

1966

I, It is my p !ensure Lo convey [or the Officers and men of Marine Air­craft Group 12 our sincere apprecistion and gratitude (or the outstand­ing professional support collectively rendered to us by Mobile Construc­tion Battalion 3 and particularly, by "D" Company, for the planning, estimating, and con.truction of our Field Dispensary.

2. This out•tanding facility was a sn•t!y needed asset. The speed with which it materialized reflects great credit upon those members of your command who worked on the pro )cct. We are especie lly indebted to Lieutenant (junior grade) J. J, KNAEBEL and BUR2 W, M. H0SK1NG for their dedication and "can do" ottitude throughout the construc tion,

3. The value of chis dispensary was dramatically demonstrated during a recent mortnr attack where eighteen wounded Marines were expeditiously treated, thereby minimizing possible permanent injuries.

4, 'nle members of HAG·l2 send a hearty well done to MCB-3,

/SI J, W, Hubbard J , W, HUBBARD

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FIRST ENDORSEMENT on CO, MAG-13 ltr 4:CRF:mwo over 5060 of 9 Nov 66

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Commanding General, let Marine Aircraft Wing, FMP, Pacific Commanding Officer, Mobile Construction Battalion 3 Commanding Officer, 30th Naval Construction Regiment

Subj: Letter of Appreciotion

1. Forwarded.

2. It gives me great pleasure to extend my pereonol thank• to the mem­bers of Mobile Construction Battalion 3 for a job "well done." The ht Marine Aircraft Wing could not get along without the "Sea Beea . "

/SJ L. B. Robertshaw L. B. ROBERTSHAW

30NCR:Sl:LKJ:wjb 1650 Ser: 1506 21 Nov 1965

SECOND ENDORSEMENT on CO, MAC- 13 ltr 4:CRF:mwo, 5060 of 9 November 1966

From: To:

Commender THIRTIETH Naval Construction Regiment Commanding Officer, U. S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion THREE

Subj: Letter of Appreciation

l. Forwarded with pleasure.

/S/ A. R. Marschall A. R. MARSCHALL

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From: To: Via:

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HEADQUARTERS, MARINE AIRCRAFT GROUP-13 •t Marine Aircraft Wing, FMFPac

FPO San Francisco 96602

Commanding Officer

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5060 9 Nov 1966

Commanding Officer, 3rd Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (1) Comnanding General, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, FMFPac (2) Cocmianding Officer, 30th Naval Construction Regiment

Letter of Appreciation

l. This letter is to express the appreciation of Marine Aircraft Group-13 to you, your officers, and men for their work towards the construc­tion of the MAC-I) canton1>ent. Due largely to the efforts and industry of your unit, in just over two months, a virtual "sea of sand" has been converted into a cantonment for over 1700 personnel o( this coawnand, In thi- >hort period, o total of over 250 structures were built, includ­ing living and administrative spaces, a dispenaery and a 1600 man mess­hal l. The efficient performance of your unit has been a credit to the naval service.

2. Of particular note were three individuals who contributed greatly to the speed, efficiency, and success of the construction program. These individuals arc lieutenant Junior Grade THOMAS ARRIGO, the MCB-3 Project Officer, C. R, BRIDGEWATER, BUC Crew Chief for "C" Company Personnel and C. R. McSWAIN, BUl, Crew Chief for "D" Company Personnel on this job. Each of these performed his job exceptionally well in spite o{ the pressures of deadlines, frequently changing priorities, and other problems associated with construction of this scale. They are to be commended for their proficiency , cooperativeness, and willing­ness in carrying out their jobs.

3. It is with pleasure that I reiterate my thanks to your unit.

/S/ D. D. Petty, Jr. D. D. PETTY, JR.

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R 102359 SEP 66 FM COHSERVPAC TO RUMNLA/NHCB THREE INFO RUECC/CCMNAVPORCENCOH ZFN/CCJo!CllPAC AIG FOUR EIGHT EIGHT BT UNCLASS BEST OF TYPE l. IT IS A DISTINCT PLEASURE TO CONGRATULATE YOU, THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF ~CB THREE, ON YOUR SELECTION OF YOUR CONSTRUCTION BATTALION AS PACIFIC FLEET BEST OF TYPE, lN EXTENDING MY PERSONAL RECOGNITION I FEEL CONFIDENT THAT I A't SPEAKING FOR THE MANY MEMBERS OF OUR ARMED FORCES WHO ARE AND WILL BE BENEf'ITING FROM YOUR CONSTRUCTION ACCOMPLISHMENTS lN THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM. 2. FLY YOUR NEWLY ACQUIRED "E" PROUDLY AND LET IT BE A REMINDER OF YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEFENSE OF OUR COUNTRY AND THE FREE WORLD. RADM EDWIN B. HOOPER BT

R 130124Z SEP 66 FM CINCPACFLT TO RUHNLA/NHCB THREE INFO ZEN/CCl1SERVPAC ZEN/COMCBPAC BT UNCLAS BEST OF TYPE AWARD 1. THE SELECTION OF NMCB THREE AS THE BEST OF TYPE FOR FY 66 HAS BEEN NOTED WITH PLEASURE. I WISH TO EXTEND MY PERSONAL CONGRATULATIONS TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF NMCB THREE. ROY L, JOHNSON. BT

R 132220Z SEP 6b FM NAVP ACENGCOH TO RUECC/MCB THREE INFO RUHLHL/COMSERVPAC RUHLHL/COMCBPAC RUMNMF/NCR 30

·aT UNCLAS BEST OF TYPE AWARD l, CHIEF OP CIVIL ENGINEERS SENDS, I EXTEND MY HEARTIEST CONGRATULA-TIONS FOR SELECTION AS PACIFIC MCB BEST OF TYPE. 2. WINNING THE COVETED AWARD IS OBVIOUSLY THE RESULT OP SUPERIOR LEADERSHIP, TEA'IWOR.K A.'ID DEVOTION TO DUTY, 3. ALL HANDS MAY TAKE PRIDE IN THIS ACHIEVEMENT WHICH REFLECTS YOUR CONSISTENTLY DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE THROUGHOUT THE COMPETITION PERIOD. TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF MCB THREE "WELL DONE". RADM A. C, HUSBAND. BT

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R 130307Z SEP 66 FM C<l1NAVSUPACT DANA.~G TO RUMNLA/NMCB THREE INFO RUM~L/THREE ZERO NCR BT UNCLAS E P T 0 BEST OF TYPE 1. MY HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SELECTION AS THE BEST MOBILE CONSTRUCTION BATTALION IN TKE PACIFIC FLEET. 2. WE OP THE l CORPS TEA'1 WHO HAVE RECEIVED THE BENEFITS OF YOUR PINE PERFOIUIANCE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SHARING YOUR FUTURE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, RADH TH<J1AS R. WESCHLER BT

R 130046Z SEP 66 FM THIRTIETH NCR TO MCB THREE BT UNCLAS E F T 0 BEST OF TYPE AWARD 1. THE REGIMENT IS PROUD OF YOUR SELECTION AS BEST OF TYPE OP THE PACIFIC SEABEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1966. YOUR CONTINUED PERFORMANCE AT THIS HIGH LEVEL WILL BE OF MAJOR IMPORTANCE TO OUR TOTAL SEABEE EFFORT, CONGRATULATIONS. BT R l40018Z SEP 66 FM CO MCB SIX TO RUMNLA/CO MCB THREE BT UNCLAS J CONGRATULATIONS TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF MCB THREE FOR YOUR SELECTION AS BEST TYPE IN THE PACIFIC . BT R 130106Z SEPT 66 FM RUMNLA/MCB THREE BT UNCLAS EHV T 0 THE COM:i.ANDING OFFICER, OFFICERS AND MEN OF MCB TEN EXTEND THEIR WARMEST COMGRATULATIONS TO MCB THREE FOR BEING SELECTED AS THE PACIFIC FLEET BEST OF ll'PE BATTALION. THIS DISTINCT HONOR IS A TRIBUTE TO YOUR ACCOMPLISll1ENTS THROUGH SKILL, INDUSTRY, RESOURCEFULNESS, AND PLAIN HARD WORK. BT

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FM COM30NCR TO ZEN/MCB THREE INFO RUMSMA/COM3NCB RU HLHL/ COMCBP AC RUBCG/NAVFACENGCOH BT UNCLAS B F T 0 l. UPON YOOR RELIEF AND DEPARTURE I WISH TO CONGRATULATE YOU ON YOUR OOTSTANDING ACCOHPLIS!tl!m'S DURING THIS DEPLOYMENT to CHU LAI YOU HAVE ACCEPTED BACH TASK CHEERFULLY AND ACCCMPLISRED EACH IN A HIGHLY PRO­FESSIONAL MANNER. YOU HAVE SOLVED YOUR PROBLEMS IN A QUIET CC»il'ETENT WAY , YOU HAVE EARNED THE FULL RESPECT OF YOUR ASSOCIATES. WELL DONE, CAPT MARSCHALL SEND. BT

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