Operation order for the Battle of Loc Ninh Plantation for the action on June 11th dated 10 June 1966

2nd Bn 28th Inf,1st Inf,Div
Loc Ninh , Vietnam
101600H Jun 66

Frag order ( Operation EL PASO 11 )

Reference: Map, South Vietnam; 1:50,000 Loc Ninh 6346 IV;Loc Thien 6346 111

1. MISSION: A Co w/1 platoon CIDG conducts search of Village Nr.10,Loc Ninh Rubber Plantation, Vic coord XU7209,to clear area of local VC.

2. Execution: a. Concept of organization A Co W/CIDG Platoon attached, at 110600H commence move by foot and HU1D helicopter to surround Village Nr.10 and clear it of VC and VC sympathizers.

b. A Co: At 0600H two platoons follow Route Red and Route Blue to blocking positions east and south of Village Nr .10 .At 0630H one platoon from A Co w/one platoon of CIDG helilifted to LZ XU701112,move south, conduct search and clear of VC in Village Nr. 10.

c. B Co: Be prepared to reinforce A
Co on 20 min.alert.
d. C Co: Be prepared to reinforce A
Co on 5 min. alert.
e. Heavy Mortar: GS, priority to A Co.
f. Recon: Reinforce on call.
g. AT: Demo support on call.
h. Coord.Instructions:
(1) A Co send one man to maintain constant
coordination
with CIDG. 
(2) Gunship prep of LZ five minutes prior to
landing.
(3) VC and VCS evacuated to Loc Ninh on foot.
(4) Evacuate casualties to rear on foot if possible.
Dustoff on call. Dustoff freq: 45.7
(5) FAC freq: 43.6

Bowie
Lt.Col