Victor 4 Company 6 RAR/NZ - March 1970 Monthly Activity Report

V4COY
Victor 4 Company 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion

Monthly Activity Report - March 1970

V Coy
6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Bn
Nui Dat
14th April 1970

GENERAL

1. During the reporting period the Coy were employed as follows:-

1 - 10 March- OP GISBORNE

11 - 12 March- Nui Dat Retraining

13 -15 March- Stand-down Peter Badcoe Club at Vung Tau

15 -17 March- Nui Dat Retraining

18 - 20 March- 3 Day Op in Nui Dinh Area

21 - 24 March- Retraining in Nui Dat

25 March- Deployed in AO Aucland on OP TOWNSVILLE

2. During OP GISBORNE V Coy took part in a Bn Air Assault on the reported position of D445 L F Bn. However the Coy had no contacts.

3. During the three day operation on the Nui Dinhs the Coy were involved in three contacts, involving all pls and Coy HQ.

Results:-

1 x VC KIA (BC)
1 x VC WIA (BT)
Docs captured

Own Casualties:

1 x KIA Pte Paenga
6 x WIA Sgt Tuhiwai
Cpl Taukamo
Pte Heke
Pte Keatch
Pte Thomas
Pte White

4. On 25 Apr V Coy were deployed by Caribou ac into FSPB PAT on OP TOWNSVILLE in AO AUCKLAND. By the end of this reporting period they had walked a long way but had made no contact with the enemy.

'A' MATTERS

5. Discipline. During the reporting period there have been 26 OC's Orders, 4 CO's, and two soldiers were sentenced to detention.

6. Manning : Strength Decrease

938727	pte	Couper	Wr
584383	Pte	Keatch	WG
43561	Pte	Paenga	TW
310072	Pte	Te Awa	BW
543942	Pte	Wood	MJ

7. Leave. During the reporting period leave was taken as follows:-

10 soldiers R & C	to Singapore
2 soldiers R & C	to Vung Tau
7 soldiers R & R	to Tokyo
5 soldiers R & R	to Taipei
3 soldiers R & R	to Manila
2 soldiers R & R	to Hong Kong
3 soldiers R & R	to Bangkok

8. Medical.: During the reporting period 8 soldiers were admitted to Hospital. A summary of the Weekly Health States is as follows.:

Venereal Disease 4
Skin Disease 6
Malaria 2
All Others 4

Two soldiers were medivaced to New Zealand.

9. Postings.: With over a month to go before we leave this theatre, we have still not received any postings for Sen NCO's or OR's returning to NZ in May.

10. Visits by 2IC of V5 Coy. It is felt that a 2IC recce visit is essential for each Coy 2IC prior to his arrival with the Coy Advance party. The indoctrination and introductions he receives during his recce are invaluable for the planning of the Advanced Party. For this handover period the outgoing 2IC will be required to spend much time with the incoming 2IC at a time when he can ill-afford it as he is preoccupied in the preparation for the return of his Coy. It is felt that for any futher Coy handover, the Coy 2IC as well as the Coy Comd must come on a recce visit to Vietnam prior to his arrival with the Advance party.

'Q' MATTERS

11. 100% Stockcheck. During the reporting period a complete stockcheck was held and all adjusting action has now been taken.

12. U.S. Special Service Eqpt. To our knowledge the only item outstanding that was promised earlier in our tour, is the provision of washing machines. Is there any chance that these will arrive before V4 Coy departs so that this request can be completed and closed?

Beattie for
(Q.A. RODDA)
Captain
21C V Coy