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Korean War
38th Infantry Regiment - Command Report - January 1953
2nd Infantry Division
Korean War Project Record: USA-155
Folder: 060011
Box: 06
File: 11
National Archives and Records Administration
College Park, Maryland
Records: United States Army
Unit Name: Second Infantry Division
Record Group: RG407
Editor: Hal Barker
Korean War Project
P.O. Box 180190
Dallas, TX 75218-0190
http://www.koreanwar.org
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Command Report ( CSGI'0-28)
)8th Infantry Regiment Operations Section 8-J Febrt.JLry 12, 1953
Period Covered:: 1 through Jl Janl»l.ry
l1TA.RRA.TIVE SUMMARY
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TULE OF OONTMS J.UTUA.RY
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:PARr I THE NARBATIVE
A. INTroDUcriON
:B. N.ABRATIVE OF TAoriCA.L OPJIRATIONS
Eo SUPPLY
li'o CB:>NOLOGY
Go DISCUSSION AND :BEOOMMENDATIONS
.PARr II SUPR>RI' DlG DOCUMENTS
A.. REGIMENTAL .PER&>:WOO:. JOtmNALS
13. REGIM.ENT.AL INT.ELLIGllHZ JOURNALS
c. P.EGIMDlTAL OPERATIONS JOUBNA.LS
Do FIRSJ! :BA.TTALION
Io PJmOONUEL JOUBlir.A.LS !
II. n~.ELLIGltiCE JOUBNALS
III. OPERA.TIOUS JOURNALs
.E. SEOOND :BA.TTALION
I. PmromtEL JO UBNALS
II. INTELLIG!NC.lil JOURNALS
III. OP.BBATIONS JOUBNALS
F. THIRD :BA.TTA.LIOli
I. Plm3:>:tmliL JOUBNA.LS ""
II;. IN'l!BLLIGlliCE JOuiiu.LS
III. OPB'RATIOliS JOUBNALS
G. BliiA.VY MOHaR OOMPANY JOURNALS
H. NETHERl.JlNDS :BA.TTALION JOumtALS
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The 33th Infantry Regiment wlth 1Tetherlan:ls Battalion attached occupied
and deferrled right regimental sector of LINE JAMESTOWN during the early part
of December 1952. On 2:7 December 1952 the JSth Infantry Regiment was relieved
by the Jlst Infantry Regiment 7th Infantry Division at which time the 38th
Inrantry Regiment passed t.c operational con:trol of 7th Infantry Division ani
served as Division reserve thereto. The unit's operations during the month
of December 1952 was highlighted by the out,ntar.ding defense of OP Arsenal by
B Co of this Regiment. During this action B Company repulsed an estimated
enemy battalion with only minor losses. At close of period 1 thru 31 Dec
ember 1952 the 38th Infantry Regiment located at Camp Indianhead vicinity
CT340140 unden1ent strenuous small unit tactical training.
11ajor component units during the period 1 through 31 Janua17 1953 were
as follows:
38th Infantry Regiment CT.340140 Col Arc hi. bald W. Stuart
lst Battalion CT.345140 Lt Col Roy I. Brooks
2nd Battalion CTJ52140 l.fa.jor Rex Sage
Jrd Battalion CT360103 Lt Col George C. Fogle
~t her lands Detac h:nent CTJ55121 Lt Col Cornelis Schi.lperoord
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N,\RRA.TIVE OF TACTICAL OPERATION;
The period 1 Janu· ry 1953 to 31 Janu.11ry 195.3 opened w1 th the 311th Infantr-.r
Reg5.ment 11nder operational control of the 7th Infantry Division as Division
reserve. Dur1.ng this period the RE:giment Wl'tS locn.ted at Camp Indianhead and
cnnduc-!:;ed an extcnsi ve train1.ng program. On 17 January 195.3 the Regiment
reverted to control of the 2d Infantry Division arrl completed the movement
to Camp .Casey, an~t her reserve area. From 17 Janun.ry 195.3 to 23 January 1953
the Regiment continued training. On 27 January 11)53 the Regiment commenced
the re).:i.ef of the 25th Commonwealth Brigade completing the relief on .31 Janul:l.ry
1953. As the period closed the Regiment continued an active defense and
improvement of LINE JAMESTOvm in its assigned sector.
The training program during the reserve period consisted of small unit .. t~dti.cs \o/:i.th el!l;')he.s:ls on team work an.1 control, utilizing Battle DrUl as a
basis, famflj_a_rization fj_ring, cold \o/eather indoctrination, specialist training
and phys1.cal cond:ltioning. The program was interrupted by the movement to a
ne'W reserve area. and the part:i.d.nation i.n an operation 11 S~f.f;LP 11 for unautoorized.
indigenous :!Jersonnel in the re<Jr areas. Generally, the tra1.ni.r..g was satisfactory
and d1_d greatly· increase the effi.ciency of the Regiment.
During the period 20-27 January 1953 strictly controlled reconnaissance
parties were di.spr:~tched to the Commonwealth sector and preparati.ons were being .... .,. .... made for the relj.ef'. Great en;pbas1.s was placed on security measures \o/hich
'Were C5'mpletely effective atd resulted i;: a successful reli.ef without any ~ ..
unusual i.nc:i.dents. During the movement up to the sector, transportation dif-
' "" ficulMes occurred because of the close schedule for movement or units. lb\o/-.
·ever, this did not hamper the actual relief, other than lengthening _the time ·"·
· tb.e'ltwo (2) forward b.<1ttalions remained in assembly areas. ....
This did cause dis-
comfort to the troops from the cold weather which in turn decreased working
efficienl?Y· ... .
Tt is bel:teved that th.ts could have been avoided by sending reserve ' . ' ...
battali.ons early in the morning, providing an en-!Jire day for them to prepare
their areas and then sending the forw':lrd ba.tt.a:U.ons i.n the afternoon to the . assembly areas 'Whel-e, after one (1) hot meal, ti.1E: relief could be effected.
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1~rrative of Tactical Operations (Contd)
At the em of' the period emphasj .. s was being placed on the strengthening .
of the left battalion or the Ibok sector and on an aggressive patrol program.
D~_f.ficul ties being encountered were below zero weather, lack of pr09er heating
fad.lities for front line troops, construct1on of bunkers 1.n frozen earth arrl
the under strength of units.
RECOMHENDATIO~S:
That closer planning be accomplished in preparation of march tables in
. order to give battalions moving :into defensive posttions a minimum of time in
assembly areas during the winter season •
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S..2 INTELLIGEIDE
During the period 1-29 January 1953 the 3Sth Infantry Regiment was ~n
at Oamp In:lianhe~ (OT.340140) am Camp Casey (CS.31.39S4).
During this period intelligence actlvities were of a counter intell
egence nature, with a great deal of emphasis in the latter part of the per-
iod to security measures prior to al'rl durlng the movoment. to positions on
line Jamestown V-29 January •. These measures, entirely successful as far
as the regiment is concerned, consisted of:
(1) Very strict control of dissemination of information to sub-
ordinate units.
(2) A cover plan designed to le~i troops to believe th~t the
reg-i.ment was to make a water movement to Cheju Islarrl.
(J) Restriction of all Korean personnel to unit areas.
(4) Central control of reconnaissance. parties.
(5) Restriction of wire communications outside the regiment
arrl monitoring of ·telephone calls.
(6) Restriction of ~ personnel to unit areas two days prior
to the move.
(?) Obliteration of all unit insignia on clothing ani eqm.p-
ment as p art of the cover plan.
•"' T~ ~iment occupied positions on line Jamestown during the period 29-/
.31 January 1953. :t>b significant developments occurred in the intelligence
fi·elQ. at that time.
(1} During the peviod 29-.31 January 195.3 friendly patrolling
consisted Qf' 19 patrols per 24 hour period wit,h no reported
contacts.
(2) Artillery ani mortar received: '
Arty 65 .Rds
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The enemy to the front of the reg1.ment probably consists of two bat
talions of an unidentified unit deployed from S/W to ~ between the CTOS..
11 North-South grid lines, generally along the line irrlicated by SeatUe
(CT1.00104)) Goose (Cnllll7}, arii Swan (CT1121JO).
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(1) The enemy is capable of:
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a. Continuing an active defense in depth in present position
with elements of an unidentified unit.
b. Launching limited objective attacks with elements of the
units now in contact.
c. Reinforcing "a 11 arrl 11b't with reserves consisting of 4
battalions within 6 murs wttmut warning arrl 9 additional
battalions within 12 hours.
d. I:ooreasing air arrl guerilla activities.
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SECTION I: STRENGTH
Strength as of 1 Januaryl953: 91.6
Strength as of 31 January 1953: 9~.2
St.rength of the Netherland Battalion attached: 55 orficers. 680 EM.
KATUSA attached to the Netherland troops: 179. KATUSA attached to
the US troops: 424.
SECTION n: AI»4INIS'rRAT IVE
During the period 1-31 January 1953 continued emphasis was placed
on raising the administrative standards of all companies. During the
latter part or the period the Division Canmander and his Staff conducted
a comprehensive inspection of the Third Battalion. Administratively,
all companies of the Third Battalion received an overall rating of
excellent. Spot checks of all units were made to insure that the dis
position of personal effects were being handled as prescribed. Ib
major discrepaneies were rotmd. A rinal report was rendered on the
3 and 4 man team replacem~nts. Cut orr date of this report was 25 January.
The majority of the units agreed that the team replacement system is
superior to the present replacement system. In an errort to increase
the administrative efficiency the following actiomconcerning morning . ..... ,.re~l"ts · was taken:
Morning report reeder sheets were hand-Carried to the regimental
p_ersonnel section by 1200 hours daily. Between 1800 hours and 2200 hours
on the same day final typed morning reports, together with special orders
for that day were· picked up at the unit personnel section and forwarded . '
to all units t}le · r ollowing morning. Although this created excessiw use
or transportation it was felt the advantages gained administratively out
weighed the disadvantage or excessive use or transportation. Om conference :.' j . • •
~ wa$ held during the period with battalion Sl's, unit administrators, and . "' ' ....
' ,canpany clerks at which time all Sl matters were covered in detail. These
meetings have proved to be very helpful in that constructive criticism· from !t ~ .-
both sides has resulted in certain administrative improvements. Casualty
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reporting procedures during the period were good and there were no major
discrepancies.
SECTION III: AWARDS AND IECORATIONS
The following awards and decorations wre awarded or recommended during
this period: Distinguished Service Cross 1
Silver Star 10
Bronze Star (V) 11
Bronze Star (M) 24
Army Commendation Ribbon 34
SECT ION IV: MORAlE AND mRSONNEL SERVICES
Horale during the period was good. No USO shows were available during
the period; however, movies were available on an every other night basis.
Mail delivery was normal. During the period the regimental PX continued to
operate at the shower point with favorable results. · All 1.mits made an
excellent showing in Soldiers 1 Deposits with over one-third of the regiment
depositing $31,250. Contributions to other charities were as follows:
2d Division Orphanage Fund
March of Dimes
Korean Military Academy
$1116.20
$2629.71
$ 121.55
Regimental Chaplains continued their regular S1.mday ·services and continued
their policy of visiting the units. There was a considerable decrease in the
num~ oJ f~es and cold weather casualties during the period.
SECTION" V: CASUALTIES
. D~iJ.?g the above period there were:
'lit . . . SEQTION VIa REPLACEMENTS
0 KIA
3 tm 0 MIA
61 NBC
. The flow of replacements was definite).y sub-normal. The Regimental ... . Replacem~nt 'Center was disc~:mtinu~d and consoJ..J,dated at division level. The
regiment ,was required to furnish 1 officer and 4 men as cadre. These men
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came from the former regimental replacement center. The replacement situation
has grown more critical each month. Each month the effective combat efficiency
decreases slightly. It is highly recommended that some action l::e taken to
increase the number of replacements.
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l. During tl.1e period covc;red by this report, the regimGi1t moved from
the Camp J11dianhead reserve area in·t,o tho I Corps reserve aror. at Camp Casey.
The move wcs initiated on lJ Januar~y 19~3 and completed en 17 January 1953.
On 2'(-29 January l95J the regir1ent Has ro~ieved A.t Camp Casey b:f the 28th
Brigade, Gommomrealth Division and moved back on the line in the British
Sector. 'The latter move Has completed 29 January 1953. 'The move was hampered
due to lack of proper vehicl.e support from higher echelons. The movement
table prepared by higher headquarters required considerably more vehicles
than are orf:anic to .sn infantry regiment, hm-;evcr, only one (1) vehicle \.Yas \ .
ma.de available by that headquarters. It >~s impossible to meet the sc.hedule
as such, howeve;r, by continucus shuttling of troops and equipm~nt the regiment
arrived in the ·assigned area in a fj11e state of readiness -vd thin the pre-
scribed time period.
2. Our supply support hr:s been excellent except for a serious shortCJge
of cold Heather items such as mittens and F.::loves Hith inserts, sleeping
bags, trcusers, field, ~r.rool, and trousers, field, cotton, as 1-rell 2s medium
sizes of pile jackets.
a. Tho follmdng is a list of items received from Quarterill£lster
during the period:
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Shirt; 1:rool, OD
Tag, shipping
Pole, upright, 12 13 11
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Pad, sleeping, inflatable I
. Trousers,' ;,qool, OD
Pole ridf!e J.l'l~u • ' ., ' .... 2
Trousers, fld, ctn
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· Boots, combat
Pol?., tent, upright, 5'811
Pole, tent, upright, 1•
Polo, tent, upright, 9 1
Jacket, nd, .Jvj4J
Pot, coffee
Jacket,. fld, pile
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Stove, cookin,~, one bu:cner
Fire Unit
Attachment, packboard
Pecl<boarcl, pl:.ywood
Undcrsh:Lrt, Hinter
Drmv-ers, Hinter
Soci\:s, wool, C/S
Cap, fld, pile
Typmrritcr, portable, l.V1, •v/case
Gloves, sh(ll1, lc::~ther
Gloves, insc:rt, rmol
Spoon, basting, 21 11
Tube, flexible, nozzle
Fbrlc, cook, fJ.csh, 21 n
Hone, razor
Pump, barrel, rotary
Case, -vmter repellent
Handle, pick, mattock
Spoon, H26
titone, sharpening
Rope, climbing, 1r 11 diameter
Steel, butcher, 1011
Cleaver, bu-tcher, 8 n
Pole, ridge, 1711 n
Blanket, wool, OD
Pin, tent
Cover, typewriter
Whis;Ue, thunderer
Pole, ridge, 91
Pole, upright, 6 1 2 u
F\m."lel, ~ qt
Polo, tent, shelter half
Parka, liner
Parkn, shell
Pack, fld, cargo
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Tent, CP
Tent, wall, small
Tent, vJall, larp,e
Tent, maintenance
Hatchet, clmr
Strap, razor
Strap, quick release
Pad, shoulder
Can, corrugated, 2h g2l
Co vor, canteen
Cup, canteen
Cutter, Hire
Turner, cake, 1.511
Canteen
Bag, sleeping, mtn
Flag, national, ensign, US, storm, bunting
Stove, pipe, 411
Cloth, barber
Powder, talcum
Bladc1, clipper, hair, No. 1
Liner, bag, sleeping
Pouch, first aid
Gasket, contajner, food insulated, HL.h
Lc1lYLern, gasoline
Shovel_, GP
Bucket, GP
Axe, choppi.ng, single bit '
Pump, air pressure
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430
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Insert, container, food insulated, M44 3
Can, corrugated, 16 g;al 3
-Can, corrugated, 10 gal 1
Knife, paring 4 SECRET
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Spoon, basting, 15 11
Cover, can, corrugated, 10 gal
Cover, can, corru~ated, 16 gal
Bmv-1, sugar
Shaker, pepper
Plate, soup
Platter
Cloc i.e, alarm
Shield, tent
Pole, tent, telescopic, 8 16 11
Carrier, ·,;iro cutter
Tent, squad
Heater, i1r.mersion
Sai-l, butcher, lh 11
Hitten, OVi:Tt-lhito
I.ine, guy, tent
l'1.y, tent, ivdll, large
intrenching
Screwdriver, co~non
Chest,, outfit, Officers J>Je~:;s
Chisel, machinist
Tray, disinfecting
Tray, mess, plastic
Can, meat
~· Bag, canvas, Hater stE:~rilizihg
Bag, canvas, ~-mter carrying, 5 g1!1
Belt, pist~l
Can, vJater, 5 gal • ' t .t ..
1tJhip, egg, 16 11
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Skimmer, 1511 2
1'·1uffler, >;·mol, OD 29
Bo:c, so:;p, plastic 1
'l'ent, shelter half 42
Bitton, insert, TF 109 pr
l{ttten, shell, TF 155 pr
Poncho 1
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Knife, H26 47
Knj~e, table 21
Case, kit, shav:lng 1
Comb, barber ·2
SaH, crosscut 3
Opener, can, hand 6
Heceiwd office expendables.
Received Class I ex_:.Jcndables.
Heceived .janitorial expendables.
b. 'l'urned in to Quartclrmaster for salVDge:
Undershirt, ctn 7
Undershirt, wool 3
Stove, cooking, one burner 2 ..... . ....
Parka, shell 7
Drawers, ctn ·8
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~ 'i'rousers, fld, ctn 20
Belt, BAR 10
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Sheath, machete 6 ..
Jacket, fld, pile 1
~· ...ihirt, flannel, OD 6
Blanket, vJOol; OD 2
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Glove, insert 7 pr
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Burner, stove, 1~1
Valve, float, stove, 1'·141
Chair, foldjJ1g, HOOd
Chair, folding, steel
Organ; fJ.d
Breather, stove, Hul
Stove, Yukon
Ada5;ter, gravity feed, 5 gal
Pot, coffee
Pump, barrel, rotary
Pump, air pressure
Tumor, egg
Can, corrugate,d, 2h gal
Can, co:crugated, 10 gal
Can, corrugated, 12 gal
Can, corrugated, 16 gal
Can, water, 5 gal
Tmvel, OD
Drum, inflammable, 5 gal
Pocket, masazino, Carbjne
Pocket, magazine, Pistol
I'ube, flexible, nozzle
"'' Tent, CP
'l'ent, hex2gonal
Bitten, shell, leather, TF
~ Socks, ski
_Generator, fire unit, convertor type ...
11•· • Can, meat
Liner, tent, kitchen
Pad, sleeping, inflatable
Bag, duffle
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Arrestor, spB.rk
Bag, clothing, ·Hater proof
Bag, canvas, 1vater stori1iz:ing
Liner, helmet
Pack, fld, cargo
Helmet, steel
Conta:in~:<r, food insulated, H4h
Container, food insulated, Jf:hl
Belt, cartridge, C.?l.Y
Carrier, shovel, :Lntrcnch.ing
Packboard, pl:{l,vood
Boots, combat
Parka, liner
Covo:c, canteen
Carrier, >rire cutter
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Jacket, HBT
Socks, -vmol, C/S
Bucket, GP
Poncho
Jacket, fld, H43
Case, bag, sleeping
"' . Shovel, intrenchine;
Pan, cake
Canteen
Pan, ro .1 sting
Cup, canteen
Sa;-v, butcher ·"'
Liner, Jncket, fld
Steel, butcher,
{ Knife, butcher
Insert, food insultited, H4h
Raincoat ( ...
t Pick, mattock
Tent, shelter half
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SUPPJJY' ( Ti)G IS'i'ICS) CC! dT I D:
Tent, kitchen
Tent,, squad
Heater, ~vater inunersion
c. 'l'urned in to Quartcrmm:;ter as excess:
Hucl(, sack
Str:1p, cltliC}~ release
Cutter, Hire
Citation, Distinguished Unit
Heater, 1vator, inmJSrsion
Boots, combut
Top, stove, Hh1
Liner, bag, sleeping
Base, stove, Hhl
Jacket, fld, HhJ
Panel Set, AP-50
Pack, fld, combat
Ring, adapter, stove, JviJ-~.1
Belt, cartridge
Sweater, high neck
Eood, Parka
TrousGrs, v-1et rieathcr
Parka, wet weather
"''·1· d-1 S'l St 1 e ,, __ , L ver ar
Medal, Purple Heart
Trousers, Hoo1, OD
d. ""'J.'urned in to Qua,rtermaster as serviceable:
Tent, sectional
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10
8h
9
75
3
59 pr
90
11
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20
72
113
1
15
22
3
55
136
10
1
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-~· . 'rent, kitchen 4
3. OUr Ordnance support has been excellent. Ordnance technical in
spection teams :inspected all 'tveapons of' the regimerit, repairing and replacing
... parts.- All 1-reapons for sa1vag6 have been replaced. Vehicles 1-mre thoroughly
' .
checked,- discre)ancies corrected, and released bringing the regiment up to
a 98% o~perltiqg efficiency. 'rio turned in t·Ho ( 2) 2~1 ton trucks, and six ( 6)
·' ·. ~ ton trucks for salvage and received one (l) 2~t ton truck as replacement.
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Nino (9) 2;'t ton trucks, three (3) 3/4tontrucks, and fourteen (14)~ ton
trucks 1vere turned in for rciJ"ir :md stc.vcnteen (17) 2~ ton trucks, tHo (2)
3/4 ton trucks, and sixteen (16) i ton trucks uere repaired and returned to
us. As of 31 Jnnuary 1953 tho regiment is short one (l) i~ ton truck and
seven ( 7) 1 ton truc~<:s. At present the reg:lJn8nt is not short on tanks. The
supply of replacement vehicul.1r parts is not adequate since many man hours
are lost in trying to 11dig up 11 the parts needed to keep vehicles off of the
deadline. The follovring is a list of the items turned in to Ordnance for
repair or salvage, items repaired and returned, replacement items, general
items and excess items.
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a. Turned in to Ordnance for repair or salvnge:
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Chain, tire, 750 x 20. 3 pr
Base Plate, 4.2n 6
Chain, tire, 600 x 16 1 pr
Component pnrts of Tool Sot, General Hechanics
Component ·:)arts of 'l'ool ~)ot, 2d J!:chelon (Common)
~·!elder, electric
Gun, Hach.ine, Cal.30, l'11919A6
Rifle, 111
Carbine, Cal.30
vJatch, viTist
Rifle, BAH.
L'lUncher, Roclwt, 3.511
Gun, Sub-Hachine, Cal.h5, ~1.3Al
Tester, tube
Repaired and returned :from Ordnance:
Carbine, Cal.30
Launch~r, Rocket, 3.5 11
Tester, tube
H.oplacement items received from _prdn§l.'1Ce:
Heater, ?t ~on trqck ... Base Plate, 6m~'ll".!
Base Plate, h.2"
Rifle, l'.'fi
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launcher,. nocl<ct, 3.)11 1
Sander 1
Hiflc, BAH 37
Tester 8
Pistol, Co.l. 16 6
Hydrometer 1
Hope, tor.r:Lng 24
Bap.;, tool, on~1ty 1
Tube, 4. 2 11 1
lJ:ount, tripod, Gun, 1'1aclline, CaJ .30, H17Al 2
Carbine, Cal. j() 57
Bar, crow, ) 1 1
Instrument, lj:;:.;ht, N37 1
Nortar, 60HI:1 1
Setter, fuse, }U4
Rifle, Recoiless, 75r.JI•1
Gun, Sub-Nachine, Cal.45, l'{3Al
Hount, Gun, :-'achine, Cal.30, 1·'0.7.tU
Gun, Hachine, Cal. )0
Binoculars, Nl3Al
Bayonet, 114
L'luncher, Grenade
Conponent parts of Tool Set, General
Corr1ponent parts of Tool Set, Armorers .-:"
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11
2
17
6
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Con:ponent p::1rts of Tool Sot, 2d Echelon (Common), No. 1
Component parts of 1'ool Set, 2d Echelon (Supplemental),
d. General Items:
·" 'farget material
e. Turned in to Ordnance as excess:
Bayonet, Hh, 'I-T/scabbard'
Case, binoculars, 1lf24
Nount, 1131
Aiming Circle, •M31, vT/equi!llnent
Board, plotting, l'IlO
Binoculars, Nl3Al
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4. Our Engineer support oo ntinues to be excellent. The repair and re-:
placement of electric generD,tors is unsatisfactr1ry. There continues to be a
shortage of six to ten pe11ny nails and of drafting and duplicating expendables.
The follor,Jing is a list of items received from Enr.;ineers:
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Shield, welding, electrode
Generator Set, port8,ble, gas driven, 3K\rJ
Gen8 ra tor, .5I0.V
l":1.re extinguisher, 1 qt
Compass, lensatic, luminous dial
Fire extinguisher, ~- gal
Fire extinguisher, 1 '~al
Culvert, eorru~;atod, lfl 11 diameter
Sandbags
Compressor, air, stationar;r
Nails, 60D
Nails, 20D
:F'ire extinguisher, 4 gal
Acetylene
Oxygen
,. • "I ;_~a J ... s, 70D
Cable, battery
Cable, spare, CP lamp
Hine Probes JV1J. ' '
Tamp, reflecting, CP lamp
Lamp, incandescent
Stake, reflecting, CP lamp
J~ens set, helmet, welder
Lens, ,goggles
Bulbs, light
Box, tool, grinder
illmbei~, 6n X 6 11
lumber, 2" X 411
Lumber, 4" X hH
11
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8
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40 pes
2,000
1
50 ds p
.50 pds
1
2 btls
4 btls
100 pds
1
1
3
1
6
3
3
3
100
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96 pes
296 pes
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lrJCdge, split, 5 pd
Paint, blC~ck
Paint, OD
Shovel, GP
Axe, chopping
Pick, mattock
Pick, railroad, handled
Scale, 12 11
Detector Set
Protractor
Kit, repair, space heater
Dra-...1ing & dr2fting OA.1Jendables
2
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100 gal
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28
85
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2
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5. Signal support i1as boon excellent. 'tje turned in all excess Signal
equipment over and above T/8.:E. On 12 January 1953 ~pecial authorization v.ras
received from Division allOiving us to draw and retain over and above T/O~rE,
fifty-four (54) EE-8, telephones, nine (9) SHitchboards, BD-72, and ninety
· (90) Reel Equipment, CE-11. Allocation ivas for rifle corrpanies alone. J .. isted
belo1v are the items received from Signal during the period:
Anemometer
Receiver & transm:i.tter, RT-77/GRC-9
· Tube, thermometer
Swit.chboard, BD-71
..... ..... Switchboard, BD-72
'I'ube, radio
Ant.enna, A.lii-130
Antenna, AN-131
Knife, 'I'L-29
Key, J.-L~5
Reel, HL-39
Guy, pl..1.te .... £iii.crophone, •r-45
Microphone, T-h7
Hast Section, 11-116
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l'J.:wt Section, H-117
Hast Section, 11-11;)
Hast Section, N-ll9
1\Y •. le, H.I..- 27
Telephone, E&-i1
Belt, LC-23 .
Pliers, TL-13
Reel Eq_uipment, CE-10
Reel Equipment, CE-ll
Pouch, CS-Jh
Handset, TS-15
Adapter, plug
l~dio Set, AN/PRC-10
Headset, HS-30
Radio Set, AN/GRC-9
Lantern, ¥3-291/GV
6. Combat losses for the period w:1re negative.
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7. Tho total amount of Statements of Charges for the oeriod is two
thousand tHo hundred t:lirt;y:-eight dollars and five cents U~2238. O')) an
increase of one hundred eighty-seven doJ~nrs and thirty-seven cents (~~187 .37)
over the to~~l for the preceding period.
8. The sho'lver point is nm·J' located in the vlcinity of CS 148077.
numerous breakdowns of our Quartermaster machine, vie uere fortunate to .... ., "" '
the services of a Divisional Chemical team at Ca!l\) Casey. The team iv-as
, . eql,lipped to handle the regiment and did a splendid job. Clothing for . "' change at the sho;.Jer point. remains a major problem, Hith a tremendous
..... of clothes in for cleaning and only a trickle being received back. In
laundrJ faciliti:s are not of much use to us. The launclry system is at present ....
. 'li" . ' incapable of furnishing each man a clean pair of socks each day not 'to mention
other articles of clothing required by troops in the field. The Regimental '
11 Fix..;.j_ t n Shop repaired oJ.eyen ( 11) fire units, forty-three ( 43) carburetors ... f~r the stove, tent, H41, and nine (9) inm~rsion heaters during the period.
During the period seventy-throe (73) fire units -vrere turned j_n to Quartermaster i - •
fo~ rdpair and seventy-three (73) '<vere repaired and returned to us. Eleven
(11) type-vn·iters 1-7•3rc turned in for repair and eight (8) •v-ere repaired and
returned. -· S E GJ~ E T ... SECURITY INl',OR"MA TION
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10. ?orsonn.1 effects of sixty-four (6)!) parsons Hero processed by the
Graws Rogistratj_on Section. One (1) American dead Has evacuated dJ.ring
the period.
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Summary for }bnth of January 1953
Counter ftre platot:~n Iq & IXi Co )8th Int remained Atchl Opn Ctl of 2d
D:tv Arty throughout month of Jan 53.
Regtl RTC Contd s~x (6) day replacement Tng program from 1 thru 28
Jan 53. On 28 Jan 53 RTC was d:tscontinued and :i.ts Nsn Contd by 2d US Inf
Div.
From 1 thru 13 Jan 53 Regt Contd Atchmt 7th US In£ Div and conducted
unit an::l spec1alist Tng Vic Camp Tnii.anhead.
On 03 Jan 53 the 3Sth Inf Regt assumed Resp for the following work
supervi.sion arxl Scty detai.ls: 607 AC & 1~ Sta Vic CT310089, Scty of two
bridges Vic CTJ6S092 an:l CT368102 an::l supervlsion or KSCs on LI:!'$ W'I0£1IID
. Vic CT.347303.
~n 050900! Jan 53 M Co Clsd into new Psns Vic CS305936 to provide for
Scty of Camp Casey.
On 13 Jan 53 1st and 2d Bn :1r.d Hv 1-brt Co conducted Opn 11!J1J:El:.'P" in the
7th Div sector and apprehended ten (10) indigenous persom1el. · Opn commenced
at IJ730 an::l completed at 1745 Hrs.
From per:tod 14 to 17 Jan 53 Regt Contd Atchmt to 7th Tnt Div,,a;nd conducted ,';<'-
l,fvmt to Camp Casey.
On 160900! Jan 53 38th Inf opened new CP Vic CS31J934 and Clsd old
CP !.t't 1600"'~'Hrs.
On 171800I Jan .5J 33th Inf C1sd :i.nto Camp Casey and reverted to Ct1
of 2d· Inf Div.
On 16..., a..'1d 17 Jan 53 33th Inf Reld nf the fo11owtr.g details by 17th Inf
R~gt: 607 t1.C & W Sta at 161200! Jan 53, superv~sion or construction by KSC
units .on LINE WYOHIID ttt 170330I Jan 53 and Scty or two (2) bridges at "3.715451 • . 111.. •
. Ja-11 53.
From P~,riod 18 t hru 26 Jan 53 Regt cbnductad unit and speciallst Tng ~
Camp Casey._
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Summary for J..bnth of Jan 53 (Contd)
From period 27 t hru 30 Jan 53 3St.h Inf conducted Rel of 25th Comwel Brig
on LINE JA.HESTOWN with two (2) Bns on lj no and two (2) Bus in reserve.
On 2Sl700I Jan 53 lst Bn J~th Inf Clsd out old area and Clsd in new
Res Psns Vic CT182097 at 281900! .Jan 53.
On 231400! Jan 53 Neth Bn JSth Inf Clsd cut old Psns and Rel R.2.2R Bn
25th Comwel Brl.g on LDE JAJ1ESTO\im on 290315! Jan 53. C'n 290315! Jan 53
Net h Bn passed to Opn Ctl of 25th Comwel Brig.
On 261800! Jan 53 38th Inf Regt opened new CP Vic CT1:33083 and Clsd out
old CP at Camp Casey on 201640! Jan 53.
On 290415! Jan 53 Tk Co Clsd "ut old 21rea ard Clsd in new area Vic CT135075
at r:s;o Hrs. On 310600I Jan 53 Tk Co Rel1 B Squadron LDSH (RC) on Tk Psns,
On 2905Cl0I Jan 53 Hv 1-brt Co Clsd O'.lt "ld area and Clsd j n new Psns
Vic CT12l062 at 0715 Hl:'s.
On 2906.30! Jan 53 2d Bn Clsd out old area and Reld RCR Bn 25th Comwel
Brig on Psns at 300545! Jan 53. 2d Bn CP Vic CTll2059. I
On 291315! Jan 53 Hq & Hq Co Clsd out old area and Clsd in new area
Vic CTlJ33083 at 1500 Hrs.
On 291035! Jan 53 Med Co Clsd out old area and Clsd 1-n new a1·ea Vic
CT172076 at 1200 Ht-s. .... ,. "' .
On 291645! Jan 53 3rd Bn Clsd out old area and Clsd in new Res Psns
Vic CT149055 at 1Sl5 Hr's.
On 2")2000! Jan 53 Sv Co Clsd out old area and Clsd in new Psns Vic
CTJ.Sl061 ·~t 211..0 Hrs.
On 3J0545I Jan 53 JSth Inf Regt assumed Resp r,r 25th Comwcl Brig sector,
·"· -Neth·tSn .revert:tng to Ctl of 38th Inf Regt.
Effective 300545! Jan 53 the following units D/S and G/S of 33th Inf:
lst RCHA. Regt: D/S, 20th Field Regt: G/S, 6lst Lfght Regt: G/S and (~ .;,
C Co 2d,Engr (C) Bn: D/S~
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Swnmary for fibnth ~f Jan 53 (Contd)
On 3CXX~45I Jan 53 K Co Clsd in new Psns Vic CT1120%.
On 312005! Jan 53 Frdly G Co Ptl fired on Lst 4 En with S/ A and A/W and
called in Arty. Arty lifted and Ptl screened area wlth neg:1tive results. Ptl
Clsd Frdly Psns at 0145 Hrs.
At close of period Regt Contd Def and improvement of Psns on LI~~
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DISCUSSION AND RECO!>li·lENDATIOJG
During the period the major effort of the Regiment was directed to
the realistic tra1.ning of the t..'lcUcal units, with emphasis on the squad,
platoon, and supporting weapons. Training areas, ammunition, and materials
were excellent, am this coupled with unexpectedly mild weather afforded
the Regiment a splendid opportunity to accomplish a con~iderable amount or
combat-type train~ng.
The Regiment left lts reserve status ani commenced the relief of the
25th Commonwealth Brigade on 27 JanU&l1f 1953, the relief being completed
31 Janu~ry 1953. The security of this move '"as exceptionally effective.
(The measures taken are mentioned elsewhere in this report.) Also :tt soould
be. mentioned that full cooperation and assistance were given by the relieved
UN unit. Since occupying this sector of LINE JAMESTOWN the Regiment has
been ~ing an all-out effort to build and :tmprove the fortifications to
meet t'he Div:J.sion's stand'lrds. Top priority has been gtven to getting
overhead protect:tve cover for each fighting position along the NLR.
On 0CCupation of the sector the soldiers along the M:.R experienced more
hardship than has. been cust,oma.ry. This was because the relieved UN unit's
method of heating front 1 ine bunkers did not meet the safety requirements
of this Regiment. Consequently, for several days our troops had insufficient •"' "' .... '
numbers of stoves for warming purposes. This situation has been relieved
··by the ~~ssuance of an adequate number or Yuk:on stoves. Ibwever, the Yukon ·. . ..""
stove i.s not as destrable a method of heating for front line troops as is . .
,' """ the use of ch'l.rcoal. The gas-burning Yukon stove makes too much noise and
lessens the. hearing efficiency or the sol~ier on guard. Also 'the fuel ... ' c'onta!ner ani bose are vulnerable to enemy fire. The supply of charcoal bas
·not been sufficient to ut:tlize this method of heating to the extent desired
by front-ltne battalions.
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Discussion and Recommendations (Contd)
The flo~ of ~1 replacements to the Regiment has not been sufficient to
keep the tactical untts at their peak of efficiency am effectiveness. There·
is also a d:i.stinct 11eed for a.dditionJll officers, espec:tally twse of Captain
and Field Grade rank.
The problem of furnish.1.ng men ~~-th clean clothes continues to be most
difficult. To this date, nor.mal service channels have not been able to
exchange or launder clothes rapidly enough to effectively meet the require..
menta of this Regiment.
The Regi.ment is receiving valuable training and experience as result of
moving into this sector of L!NE JAJ·,'L.STOWN previously held by elements of
the British Common~ealth Division. It has afforded personnel at all levels
-an opportunity to learn and observe the teclmiques and procedures or this
foreign unit. The Regiment is presGntly being directly supported by the
·Royal Canadian Ibrse Artillery Regiment. The support being rendered is highly
effective and the coordination and cooperation at all levels is superb.
~4LJ • GREl!:R
Inf Exec Off
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