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A dirt road connected the ramp to mainland. From there supplies and equipment could be transported into the Chu Lai Base. This was a vital operation and could be a desirable target for the VC. Our mission was to protect the ramp and the ships that were anchored there 24/7. The platoon was deployed in a semicircle with sand bag protection around each defensive position.
In addition we deployed two man patrols in and around the sand ramp and on the road leading to the ramp. Throughout much of Dec. ’65 the monsoon rains kept us wet and a lot cooler. We had several probes and attempts by the VC to test our perimeter—they found that we were awake and ready. 23@ The troops definitely enjoyed the break from the mountain jungle living. They were housed in six man tents with wood flooring. The sandbagged perimeter positions were for guard duty only—they didn’t have to sleep in those positions. We even had our own outhouse and hot showers were available at certain times near the Company CP.
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