Warning Order: Operation Silver Bayonet 002

[SP6 J. Hart]

Date: November 15th, 1965

 

Location: Chu Pong Massif, Vietnam

 

Time: 21:40 CDT (Time of publish)

 

Situation:  After holding LZ Xray, you have established a clear foothold in the area.  The situation now is to hold it until we can march infantry to reinforce you.

 

Execution:  One platoon is already cut off, hold the LZ as long as possible.  If the opportunity arised try to counter attack when your reinforcements get close.  We need these NVA out of South Vietnam.

 

Support: UH-1H

               AH-1H

               24 - 155mm Howitzers