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HANDBOOK FOR ADVISORS

MACV 9313/1 (1-69)

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UNITED STATES MILIUI'V

MACCORDS-RF/PF 1 Januar;y 1969

SUBJECT: RF and PF Handbook

SEE DISTRIBUTION

1. The Regional Forces and Popular Forces (RF and PF) organi­zation represents nearly one halt of the Armed Foroes 'of the Republic ot Vietnam. They are tasked principally with the all important misaion ot providing territorial security tor the ciwilian population throughout the country. Additionally, RF and PF tro'ops .provide a. Bubstantial portion ot the security required for successtul imp1ementation ot the Pacifioation Program.

2. TheBe two organizations are separate and distinct portions of tbe Republic of Vietnam Armed Foro,es. Because of their particular mission e:.nd organization -. lll&lly' aspects of .1n1s­tration, logistics and operations are peculiar to these forces. Therefore, speoialized knowledge 1s required in order to advise theBe troops effectively'.

3. This RF and PF Handbook provide. special data required for advi'sory etfort at all leveJ.s. Further, it provides informa­tion which will guide advisors to specifio reterenoes conoe~n~ ing RF and PF m&tters.

4. This handbook. is of partioular value as a source ot intor ... mation on RF and PF for newly arrived advisors .

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MACCORDS-RF/PF SUBJECT: RF and PF Handbook

5. Suggestions for 'changes ·in forll:l8.t dr content '~w11'l' be 'wel­comed by the RF and PF Div, CORDS, HQMACV. APO 96222.

1 Incl RF aild PF Handbook

DISTRIBUTION: See Page iii

~~1H.~ .. ,,~ AMI!lS M. CONNELL Colonel, Infantry Chief, RF & PF Div

This book supersedes all previous editions.

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DISTRIBUTION: 1 - COMIJSMIlCV 1 - DEPCOMUSMACV 1 - Chief of Staff, MACV 2. - SJS

10 - Jl 2 - J2

10 - J3 10 - J4

2 - J5 2 - J6 1 - MACDC 1 - MACIG 1 - Science Advisor

100 - MACT 1 - MACOI

10 - MACSOG 2 - FWMAO

20 - FWMAO (AFV) 20 - FWMAO (ROK-V) 2 - FWMAO (NZV Force) 2 - FWMAO (MACROC-V) 2 - FWMAO (RMTAGOV) 2 - FWMAO (PBILCAG) 1 - Combined studies 4 - ACTIV 2 - OSD/ARPA 1 - Mil History 1 - DODSl'ECREP 1 - USAHAC 5 - Cdr, 7th AF 6 - MATTLO 5 - CG, .III MAF 5 - CG, USAjlV

10 - I FFORCEV 10 - II FFORCEV

5 ... Each Chief, AF Adv Gp; Chief, US Naval Adv Gp; Railway Security Adv De~'

10 - Each SA, It II, III & IV Corps

10 _ Each SA, Seqtor 10 - Each SA, Subsector

5 - Each SA, Bde, Div 2500 - USARV Advisor School

5 ... Each SA. RF Training Ctr 2 - Each Mobile Advisory Team (MAT) ..

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5 - Each SA, Abn Div, Marine Adv Gp 20 - Each CLD 5th SF Gp 10 - Each SA, I, II, III, IV & V ALC 10 -' Each A&DSL Company

5 - COMNAVFORV 50 '- CO, 5th SFG (ARN) 5 - JGS, J3 5-JGS,J5 5 - JGS Central Training Command 1 - Chairman. JGS 1 - CofSA 1 - CSAF 1 - CNO 1 - CMC 1 - ACSI 1 - SACSA 1 - ACTIV Ln Off, ACSFOR 5 - CINCPAC 5 - CINCPACAF 2 - CINCSTRIKE 5 - CINCUSARPAC 2 _ CG, USCONARC 5 - CG, US Army Forces Southern 'Command 5 - CG, USARAL 5 - CG, 1st US Army 5 - CG, 3rd US Army 5 - CG, 4th US Army 5 - CG, 5th US Army 5 - CG, 6th US Army 5 - CG, 7th US Army 5 - CG, 8th US Army 5 - CG, XVIII Abn Corps 5 - COMDT, PMG Sch 2 - COMDT, USA Trans Sch 2 - COMDT, USA Sig Sch 5 - CG, III Corps ' 5 - DIA (DIACO-3) 1 - CG, 82d Abn Div 1 - CG, 1st Armd Div 1 _ CG, 2d Armd Div 1 - CG, 5th Mech Div 2 - CG, USAMC 5 - CG, USACDC 2 - CG, USACDEC 5 - COMUSMACTHAI 1 - Chief, R&D 2 - Chief, ARPA RDFU (THAI)

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20 - JFK Center SW 5 - Defense Document Center 3 - CO, USA Lim War Lab 5 - COMDT, NWC

10 - COMDT, APSC 10 - COMDT, ICAP 10 - COMDT, USAWC 10 - COMDT, Air War College 10 - President, Naval War College 10 - COMDT, USAINTS 10 - COMDT, USAARMS 20 - COMDT, DLI, Ft Bliss, Texas 20 - COMDT, FSI 20 - COMDT, USAIS

5 - COMDT, USAAVNS 2 - COMDT. USA Jungle Warfare Sch 2 - COMDT, USMC Sch 2 - COMDT, USN Amph Sch

20 - COMDT, USA CA Sch 2 - COMDT, USAPHS 2 - COMDT, USAOMS

20 - COMDT, USASWS 10 - COMDT, USAAD Sch 20 - COMDT, USAAMS 2 - COMDT, USACMLCS 2 - COMDT, USAES 5 - COMDT, USACGSC 5 - COMDT, USARPAC Intel Sch 2 _ Supt, USNA 2 - Supt, USNPGS 3 - Supt, USMA 2 - Supt, USAPA 5 - USA Sch of Americas 5 - Dir, Air Univ Library 1 - Dir, Special Air Warfare Sch 1 - DIA (DIAPP-10A2)

10 - Hq, USASA 1 - JCB Library, USMC 5 - XVIII Abn Corps, Arty 5 - USATC (Ft Benning) 5 - USATC (Ft Campbell) 5 - USATC (Ft Gortron,) 5 - USATC (Ft Jackson) 5'0 USATC (Ft McClellan) 5 0 UBATC (Ft Bragg) 5 0 USATC (Ft Lowis)

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5 USATC (Ft Ord) 5 - USATC (Ft Polk) 5 - USATC (Ft Knox) 5 - USATC (Ft Dix) 5 - UBATC (Ft Bliss)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CHAP1'ER 1 IIITRODUCTION. • • • .. • • .. • • .. .. .. .. • .. • .. • • 1

CHAFTER 2

Section I II

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CHAPTER 3

Section I II

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Section I, II

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CHAPTER 5

Section I II

III IV V

VI VII

CHAPTER 6

Section I II

III IV

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PERSONNEL .............................. .

General· .........•.••...........•........ Strengtb •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Personnel Actions., ..........•••........ :. Discipline, Law and Order ..••.••••••.•. , Personnel Procurement ••••.•••••......••• Personnel Services .•..... t' •••• ~ -•••••••••

INTELLIGENCE ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

General ...........•...•...••....•....... Training ....•.......•.....•.•........... Utiliza.tion •••••..•.....................

OPERATIONS ............................. .

General .•..•.•................ ; ........ . Missions .......•..............•......... Programmi~g and Allocating ..•.•.••••....

TRAINING ••••••••••••••••••••••••.•••••••

General ............ ' .. -.................. . POI .................................... . In-Pla.ce Training ......... ' .........•.•.• Training Support ....................... . Training Reports ...............•........ · Leadership Training Prerequisites ...... . RF and PF Training Centers ..........•...

LOGISTICAL SUPPORT ..................... .

General ..........•...................... Support Organization ................... . Cla.ss I Supply .....•.................... Class III Supply .........•.............. Class II and IV Supply ...•... ' ........•..

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Section I II

III IV

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Section I II

III IV

CHAPTER 9

Section I II

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Class V Supply ..•.. ,' ................... . Maintenance of Class II and IV Items •••. RF and PF Construction Programs ••.•....•

MEDICAL •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

General ................................ . Role of the Medical Advisor ..•• ', .. .... ',. Medical. Supply ......................... . Training. II 1, •••••••• ,0 ••••••• _~ •••••• ',"

POLITICAL WARFARE ••••••••.••••••••••••••

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Organiza.tion, Mission and Capabi11 ties .. Voluntary Agencies and Field Reps .••••.• Current FOOd P,x-ograms ......... i ••••••••..

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General .........•.•.• 0,' •••••••••••••• \ • • 66 Orge.nization.... ••• •• •••••.••••• •••••••• 66 Payroll Administration ...••••.. ' .... " .. " _ 67 Individual Pay e.nd Entitl.m.nts......... 69 Fringe Benefits .......... ,; •• , •.. , .. , . . . . . 70 Funds .• "., .. " .. , .. " .....••... ,.,...... 75

CHAPTER 10 MOTIVATION AND INDOCTRINATION........... 78

Section I General. , ..... , .. , , .....•..•. , ....• ,.... 78 II Popular, Force Motiva.tion and Indoctrina.-

tion., ... , .. , ...... , .. , ..•...• , I........ 78 III Status Report .• ~ ...•.•. , .. " •.......•. , , . 83

,APPENDIX I REFERENCES •• , .••••• , ... ,.' •• , ••. ,-. 0. ••••• ,... 85

APPENDIX II INSPECTION GUIDE •••••• , •• , .• '.' • I ••• , ..... , 91

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LIST OF FIGURES

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1 Regional Force Insignia ......•....••..• 3

2 Popular Force Insignia ....•......•..•. . 5

3 Form 'l'HC TQ.-021 •••• ~ ••••••••••••••••••• 21

4 Form. THC TQ-022 •••••••••••••••••••••••• 22

5 Form THC TQ-022A ....................... ~3 6 Training Film Loan Order •••.••••.••.••. 25

7 Audio-Visual Equipment Loan Order ••.••• 26

8 Area Logistical. Commands •••••••••••••• 35

9 Type Area ~ogi.tioal Command •••••••••• 36

10 Authorized Clothing and Equipment ••.•• 41

11 Kits .................••.••........... • 59

12 Request for CARE Commodities ••.•..•••• 62

13 Fringe Benefits .....•.••••••.......••• 71

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1. Purpose ~d Scope:

a. This handbook incorporates data which will enable advisors at all echelons to provide effective and t~mely support to the RF and PF units operating in the Republic of Vietnam. This data also applies to Mobile Advisory Teams" or units conducting operations in areas where RF and"PF unite are located.

b. In this handbook, policies and procedures related to RF and PF administration, intelligence, command, training, logistics, finance, PsyWar/CA and motivation are discussed.

c. Numerous memoranda, directives and other documents have been, publl,shed concerning every phase of RF. and PF activities. These documents have been used,i~ compiling this handbook and are listed in Appendix I.

d, Ali RF and PF Handbook Supplement has been published under separate cover. This supplement contains classified material which could not be included in this handbook.

2. Changes/Comments:

a. Users of th;l.s handbook are encouraged to submit recommended changes or comments to improve the handbo'oit. Comments -should be keyed to the, spe_cific page, p~agraph and line of the text in Which the change in recommended. Reasons should be provided for each comment to insure under~ standing. Comments should be forwarded to Chief, RF and PF Division, CORDS, MACV, APO 96222.

b. This handbook will be updated quarterly, and page changes will be mailed to all addressees.

3. What are the Regional.Forces and Popular Forces?

a. General. The Regional Forces and Popular Forces (RF and PF) are locally rocruited units, US "Iil1tary As.ist­ance Progr8ll1 (MAP) supported for, e,quipment __ and paid by the Government of the Republic ot Yietnam. The aF are" employed wi thi~ their home province; the PF are emplOyed, ~i thin thei~ home village or hamlet. The mission and capabilities" of: the' RF and PF enable them to provide local defense for s-ector/ . Bubsector inst~lationBt villages and hamlets.

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b. Potential. The Regional and Popular Forces have one of the greatest untapped potentials of any armed South Vietnamese unit for destroying local ve un~ts, caches and infrastructure. Sin~e the RF and PF are locally recruited, they operate at the "rice-root" level. They know which fami­lies have relatives fighting on the side of'the ve. They are recipients of information concerning ve movement, meetings, supplies and future operations. In most cases-, they have grown up in their own operational areas. Therefore, they are familiar with all trails, streams, canals, hills, forests, fences and other natural and mAn~e features.

4. Meaning of Insignia:

a. Regional Force.

(1) Overall Form (Figure 1). The PF insignia is in the shape of a hexagon with 2 vertical sides longer than the 4 oblique sides. The borders are black and the background is yellow. In the middle, there is the bust of a combatant wearing plate armor, looking 1/4 to the right. Beneath the bust is a mortar across a sword over a bush of rice.

(2) Colors and- 'Figures, The listed' colors and figures have the following meanings:

Yellow Symbol of racial complexiQn (national nag)

Black Symbol of steel l"esO'!lution

The Bust Symbol of bravery, fearles$ of danger and hardship

Sword Symbol of resolution to fight and win

MOrtar Symbol of deyelopment of RF

Bush of Rice Symbol of welfare

(3) SUIIIIJl8.l'ized Meaning. The RF combatant constantly raise,S high the example of sacrifice for' national 'CaUse. At rmy price_', 4e _,dtere'gar,ds 'arrows' ahd' bullets_, overcome:s h&l'~Bhip and, dange~s" re.,:olves to fight and win" each d~ consolidates more the Regional Forc'e-, He' fUlfills htl assigned :mie'don ',~o, defend the _country, p:rC?t.e'ct the people and brln~ a~out p'ace to ~~e-nation,

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REGIONAL FORCE INSIGNIA (RF) Figur. 1

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b. Popular Force Insignia.

(1) Overall Form (Figure 2). The PF insignia is authorized to be worn by all PF units. The insignia is circular in shape on a wreath of wheat. The border is blue and the background is yellow in color. In the center, there is a three point star with red arrows pointi~g to the center.

(2) Colors and Symbols. The listed colors and symbols have the following meanings:

stalk of Rice: Symbolizes the Vietnamese rural area. The grain of rice symbol1:zes the abUndance and welfare.

Yellow Backgroun'd: Symb9lizes raci8J. c,omplexion.

Red Arrows: Represents the VC aggressor 'llthree front attack" ta.'ct1cs being warded off.

Three Point Star:. Rep~esents the "triangular liarfareUl intelligence, psychological and, guelTilla W$l'tare; • method of effective combat. '-'of' PF to a.nn1hilate connnunist ~d ward oft the VC three frOl'1:t $ttack tactics.

Color of each point ot 'the ,star':

Blue;: Symbolizes the' aggress1v~nes's ;Ln intelligence, psychological and guerrilla warfare (ot PF operati6ns).

Whitet, SymbCillzes the wholesomeness, s1ml;;~,~city and high service'>~p1r1t of PF combatant',

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CHAPTER 2

PERSONNEL

SECTION I. GENERAL

1. General:

~. Personnel policies and procedures are determined and pre­scribed for HF and PF WlitS by the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, JGS. Inasmuch as personnel pOlicies and procedures have such -s. decfded bearing on morale, their proper implemen­tation should be a matter of paramount concern to all, advisors.

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SECTION II. STRENGTH

2. Accountability:

Strength reporting is designed to provide JGB, RVNAF and other interested agencies with accurate and timely data on the strength and status of personnel assigned to RF and PF un! ts. Strength reporting by name for RF personnel is ac-complished on Form QD 22, lAW RVNAF Directive 530-2, Strength 'Reporting, 1 January 1967. Strength reporting by name for PF will be implemented on 1 January 1969 and will utilize Forms QD 886, QD 886A and QD 886B. The governing directive ~or PF is AG/JGS Memorandum Number 2133/TTM/TQT/KTABDT/HQ, subject: Strength' Reports for Designated Popular Force Units, dated 29 July 1968. Additionally, there is an RF and PF 10 day strength report by message which is due on the loth, 20th and last day o~ each month. Jl/JGS Memorandum Number 338/TTM/l/QS/KD. dated 15 Ma.¥ 1968, outlines t-he proced'ures and report format. Accuracy in the preparation of strength reports is important. Important deciSions are based on these reports and erroneous information- could result- in' decisions which are not the 'most effective in' dealing with the personnel problems of the RF and PF. Advi'aors should monitor thea-e' reports to insure that timely and accurate information !-s' submitted. Verification should be made each month against unit payrolls.

SECTION III: PERSONNEL ACTIONS

3. ResponSibilities:

At the n'at1:onal level the Deputy Chief of Sta-ff for Personnel, JGS, has ,staff're'spons:1.bility' for supervising -and' -performing various per"iionnel actions 'such- aBo promoti'oris, awards-' and decorations, leaves ,_ recruiting;' discharges', casualty report­ing and other actions related to the individual soldier.

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However, CTZ commanders and other subordinate commanders have the authority to perform many of these functions. These actions have a serious impact on the morale of personnel and in some instances, such as that of casualty reporting, on their families. Continuing efforts should be made at all levels of command to handle personnel actions accurately and expeditiously.

4. Awards and Decorations:

a. Vietnamese. There are more than 30 authorized RVNAF awards and decorations. RF and PF personnel are eligible to receive all the awards and decorations authorized their counter­parts in the Regular Forces. These awards and decorations are given for valor and for meritorious service. The type of award received in' each category depends generally on the quality of performance of duty or the degree of courage and sacrifice demonstrated in an act of valor. Recommendations for 'awards are sometimes processed slowly or not at all because of apparent apathy on the part of those responsible for administrative processing. Advisors can make a very essential contribution to the welfare of the RF and PF soldier by assuring that prompt and expeditious action is taken. Unfortunately, there is no single document which consolidates the many decree laws and implementing instructions applicable to RVNAF' awards and decorations. Such a document is being prepared, however, and should be published during the early part of 1969.

b. US Awards.

(1) Occasions will arise when it is desirable to award a US decoration to an RF or PF soldier or to an RF or PF unit. COMUSMACV has the authority to approve the award of US decora­tions to foreign nationals in the grade of colonel or below for valorous actions in actual combat in direct support of operations in Vietnam. This authority includes the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze star Medal, Air Medal and Army Commendation Medal.

(2) Any person having knowledge of a meritorious or valor­ous act by a Vietnamese which merits ~he award of a US decora­tion should take immediate action to initiate e. recommendation for an award. However, suoh recommendations must be submitted by a member of the US Armed Forces who has personal. knowledge that the facts contained therein are essentially correct •. All recommendations will be routed to COMUSMACV to secure US mis­sion concurrence and will be accompanied by 'a biographical sketch of the intended recipient.

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5. Promotion:

There are basically two types of Regional Force promotions. These are Annual and Special. Annual, promotions can be made by one of the following three methods: (a) Selection -based on ti1ne in grade prerequisites which may change from year to year, (b) Longevity (Seniority) - after six years in grade (Officer and NCO) or (c) Automatic. The latter is applicable for 2LT to lLT after serving two years in grade, Aspirant (graduate of Tuy Duc Officer Candidate School or speciel. training courses) to 2LT 'after 18 months in grade, and PVT to PFC after two years in grade. The Annual promotion is a Permanent promotion, while the Special promotion may be Functional (temporary) or Permanent. The Functional grade can be only one grade above the Permanent grade. Battlefield promotions may be Permanent or Functional-and are applicable to both officer and enlisted men. The JGS issues a quota quarterly for NCO and EM battlefield promotions. Enphaeis must be placed on this area because of the lack of response from the field commanders. Criteria for Regional Force pro­motions are the SEme as those for Regular Force. There are seven appointments in the Popular Force. These are platoon leader, _assistant platoon leader, squad leader, assistant squad leader, team leader t radioman and aidman. The sector commander or equivalent has the authority to appoint indi­viduals to these positions.

6. Casualty Reporting:

AG/JGS Memorandum Number 16100/TTM/TQT/NG/NC, Personnel Loss Report, 19 August 1966, outlines the procedures to be followed in reporting casualties. The two published changes,to the basic Memorandum are Routing Slip Number 562/TTM/T~T/DP~/TQK/BC, 17 November 1966, and Postal Message Number 20206/TTM/TQT/NH, 30 June 1967. Additionally, in an effort to increase speed and accuracy in reporting personnel casualties t the AG/JGS issued Postal Message Number 15595/TTM/T~T/OSV/TT, 27 April 1968. This Postal Message augments Memorandum Number 16100 by stressing and providing a thorough explanation of certain points contained in the basic memorandum. Advisors should become familiar with this system and impress upon their counterparts the importance of speed ande.accuracy in casualty reporting and the notification of the next of kin. Familiari­zation with the local procedures for notification of next of kin is vital in insuring that a workable system for prompt notification is being used. Guidelines in the reporting pro­cedures for RF and PF are generally the same. The in1 tial report is made by the company or platoon by oral conversation

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or telephone call immediately after the casualty occurs. The Form QD 831, Individual Loss Report, is prepared and forwarded a:t'terward. The QD 831 is placed in the individual's personnel record at the A&DSL company atter the QD 832, Consolidated LOBS Report, is prepared tor submission to the AG/JOS. Emphasis must be placed on keeping the QD 830, Personal Data Check Slip, current particularly insofar as the name and address 'of the next of kin are concerned, This slip is maintained by the RF company commander and the PF platoon leader for all persom1el .• in the unit and 1s basic document utilized in next of kin notification and casualty reporting. -Follow-up and constant review of the QD 838, Casualty Register, maintained at the A&DSL company, is equally important in verifying that the next of kin has received the death gratu1ti'es and -benefits ..

SECTION rv. DISCIPLINE, LAW AND ORDER

7. Absence Without Leave and Desertion~

a. J1/JGS Memorandum Number 0513iTTM/1/PQ/PC, Measures to Prevent AWOL, 4 March 1967, provides for a 15 day period during which an individual is considered AWOL before he_ is declared a deserter. If the individual reports himself in during this period, the period is, considered as bad time and he is not entitled to pay for- these-AWOL days. J1/JGS Memorandum Number 2121/TTM/1/PQ/PC, 22 August 1967, prescribes the punishment of RF and PF personnel in both disciplinary and administrative aspects.

b. Upon the 16th day o~ absence, the individual will be reported as a deserter and when apprehended will be prosecuted for desertion IAW the provisions of Decree Law 15/66, 21 April 1966. This Pecree Law has been amended by Decree Law 026/66, 15 July 1966, and Decree Law 032/67,25 August i967. The latter provides the legal basis for institution of a much needed rehabilitation sub-program addendum to' the RVNAF Desertion Control Program.

c. It is imperative that RF and PF 1.Ulits report desert,ers on QD 828 as of the 16th day of AWOL '-and this may fallon any , day of the month. The QD 828 is used to compile a list of deserters to be disseminated in accordance with. a search and • apprehension plan. When the QD 828 is prepared, it is equally essential that deserters also be dropped from the official strength of the unit on the next report ing peri od. 'For example, if a des~rter 1s reported on the QD 828 prepared on the 10th day of the month, he must also, be, reported as a deserter on the RF and PF strength report prep-ared as of the

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15th of the month and the personnel strength adjusted accordingly.

d. The Deserter Investigation Suspension Notice should be prepared and Bubmitted within 24 hours after the apprehen­sion of a deserter lAW RVNAr Memo 2oB7/TTM/l/PQ/PC, 5 December 1966. It 1s 'important to note that the first military authority who receives a deserter is charged. with the respondbl11ty of preparing the Q.D 829. This form w:l,ll then be submitted to the JGS Computer Center for further processing after preparation.

8. Military Law and Order:

MOD Letter Order 4843!QP!D1!5. Jurisdiction of Punishment According to Military Discipline, 1 June 1963, sets out the jurisdiction of puniShment accord.ing to grades and functions (position holding, i.e., subsector commander).

SECTION V. PERSONNEL PROCUREMENT

9. Recruiting:

a. Recruiting policies within the Regional and Popular Forces vary from time to time and from province to province according to current manpower requirements. The following policies are presently in effect:

(l) Regional Forces.

Personnel of ages 17 to 45 years may be recruited. Periods of enlistment vary according to age. Individuals of ages 17-43 have a four year commitment, while individuals of ages 44 and 45 have three and two year commitments respectively.

(2) Popular Forces.

Personnel of ages may be recruited. according to age. year commitment. comnd.tment .

16 to 48, except age groups 18, 19 and 20, Periods of enlistment for PF also vary Individuals of ages 16 and 17 have a one

Individuals of ages 21-48 have a four year

b. Enlistme~t and discharge criteria were modified by the general mobilization law of June 1968. In view of this and the information contained in the preceding paragraph, Sector S-l should make every effort to insure he has up-to-date information. on current recl'ultlng policies.

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SECTION VI. PERSONNEL SERVICES

10. Morale and Welfare:

B.. The basic document on RVNAF leave, policy is Directive Hl ~35-4oo, dated 10 ~ugust 1965. ~ recent cbange in Annual and Graduat-ion Leave Policy is contained in Jl/JGS Postal Message Number 37565/TTM/1/PCTT/TT, dated 5 October 1968. It is recommended that the translation of the-postal message be attached. and posted to the English transls,tion ot Directive Hl 635-400.

b. Two other pertinent mprale and welfare documents that have been translated and forwarded-to the field are:

(1) Jl/JGS Memorandum Number 1849/TTM/1/PCTT/TT, ~2 June 1968, subject: Providing Assistance to Personnel on Leave.

(2) J1/JGS Memorandum Number 2720/TTM/1/NV/QC, 26 ~ugust 1968, subject: Improving the Material and Spiritual Life of RF and PF Personnel.

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CHAPTER 3

INTELLIGENCE

SECTION 1. GENERAL

1. Scope:

The Regional and Popular F'orce intelligence structure extends. from national through hamlet level. There is no formal intelli­gence organization below the district, but agents and informants are located in every habitable part of the country.

2. Structure:

An RF intelligence platoon is assigned to each sector and an RF intelligence squad 1s assigned to each subaector. The operational control of these platoons and squads 1s exercised respectively by sector and Bubsector S~218. There are no intelligence advisors specifically designated for RF and Pli'. The RF and PF advisor, therefore, must work closely with the Sector Intelligence Advisor (SrA) to insure that the RF intelligence platoons and squads are gainfully employed.

3. Security:

The'RF and PF security structure is an organic element to POLWAR. There' are security officers established at each RF and PF headquarters including separate RF battalions and train­ing·centers. Coordination with sector intelligence and sectrrlty advisors is required by all 'RF and PF advisors to insure proper use.

SECTION II. TRAINING

4. Schools:

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5. Quotas:

School quotas are distributed t~rough the CTZ to each sect'or. Quotas'often are not filled because of a reluctance on the part ot commanders to release personnel from their pre,sent

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duty in order to report for training. Also, quotas are not filled because of the inadequate 'qualification of students and lack of funds to defray personal expenses upon arrival at school.

SECTION III. UTILIZATION

6. Employment:

a. Operations. Each RF intelligence unit is capable of operating as a unit or in cells (squads).. Each 'unit has an' intelligence gathering and informant handling 'c'apability. The platoon may split its informant handling capability by' placing a part with each reconmiissance element and operat-e as two teams on separate missions. When operating as two teams, the same method can be used for the squad; however, consideration must be given to the limited communication assets and the small force for internal security and ,protection.

b. Contacts. An unlimited number and variety of contacts are employed. The number ot: non-military contacts normally exceeds 5,000. Additional information is received from RF, PF, ARVN, police elements and, revolut'ionary development cadres.

c. Reporting. The platoon reports intelligence to the Sector S-2. The squad reports to Subs ector 8-2.

7. Common Det:iciencies:

Employment of RF intelligence platoons and squads for s~atic security, resupply and body guards generally, 'sumntarizes these deficiencies. It is noted that in sectorsl where. ,this occurs, the total intelligence effort is somewhat lower than in tho,s,e sectors emphasizing proper employment.

8. Potential:

When used for gathering intelligence and applying counter­intelligence measures,_the RF.a.nd PF intelligence ~tructure represents more than,,4,00o "w.ork!pg collectors" of info;rme.tlon. Their potential is among the largest of any single intelli­gence organization in the country. Proper empleyment must be a daily item on the adviser 1 s checklist in order to real,ize this potential. An effective tool is the Volunteer Informant Program, covered by" MAC,V Di_re:ctive 3,81-.2 (C). The pl,U'pose, o.~. the program is' to. encourage Vietnamese" civilians to. vol-,mteer useful information on the Viet Cong ,and North Vietname'se Army for cash or material rewards.

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CHAPTER 4

OPERATIONS

SECTION I. GENERAL

1. Scope:

The ~ocally r.ecruited RF and PF units are supported and, com­manded by sector and, Bubsector. The Office of the Deputy Chi,et' of Staff for RF and PF at the Corps and National level provide administrative, training and inspection services.

SECTION II. MISSIONS

NOTE: ?ee classified RF and PF Handbook Supplement.

SECTION III. PROGRAMMING AND ALLOCATING

2. Regional F?roe Companies:

a. General. This information is provided to familiarize personnel with the procedures employed in the determination. of the number of RF companies to be programmed during a g1 Yen fiscal y-e~, and ,alloc~ti6n procedut,es.. I,neluded is a descrip­tion of the' actions required of advisory personnel.

b. ,iWNAF ~rocedures.

(1) The annual force structure of RF companies is deter­mined by RVNAF/JGS based on requirements developed ,at pro~nce level and submitted for approval through RVNAF channels. After coordination with MA9V, to establish the number of,RF companies that' will, be 'supported', JGS establi'shes a. total allocation and priority of activation fpr RF companies for the Corps and/or provinces. Within certain limitations Corps commanders and province chiefs determine the exact location and employment of these companies. ' '

(2)" :aoth the, nUniber of 'compani"es allocated and tbe" priori­ties' for activation are continuously reviewed. As changes . are deemed nec,essery, full _juetific~tion is submitted-through channels tor approval by' JGS. C~rently, JGS policy is' that earlier allocation p_riori ty will not be given to authorize additional recruitment 'in areas where presently authorized companies have not reached a minimum average strength of 85%.

(3) Equipment. Major items of equipment for the RF com­panies are programmed at the same time the units are author­ized in the Unit Authorization List published by MACV. This equipment is not automatically issued but must be requisitioned in the normal manner through the sector A&DSL company.

(4) Cadre. Normally, the province chief and/or Corps com­mander must provide the cadre for the newly authorized RF com­panies from his own resources. The cadre should be selected and quotas requested far enough-in advance to ensure attehd­ance at the NCO Leadership Course prior to activation of the new unit.

c. MACV Procedures.

(1) At the MACV level, the JGS proposed allocations and priorities are reviewed in light of total manpower require­ments and other programs. Concurrent with the submission of progr~ed requests, through RVNAF channels, recommendations of US advisors should be forwarded through US advisor channels to MAOMA with information copy to the Chief, RF and PF Division, CORDS, for use in the MACV evaluation.

(2) As the need for subsequent changes in either number of priorities or allocations arises, advisors should again forward through the same channels as above their recommenda­tions concerning proposals being staffed through RVNAF channels. Complete justification in substantiation of recom­mended changes will assist the MACV evaluation and expedite the combined RVNAF/JGS-MACV action.

3. Popular Force Platoons:

a. General. As a general rule, the procedures involved in programming and allocating PF platoons during the fiscal year follow the same rules as outlined for RF companie_s.

b. RVNA:F Procedures.

(1) The annual force_ structure for PF platoons is deter­mined annually by RVNAF/JGS based on the requiremep-ts devel­oped at province level and' submitted -for approval through RVNAF channels. After coordination with MACV to establish the number of PF platoons which will be supported,- JGS estab­lishes a total allocation for the ?orps and/or provinces.

(2) The number of platoons allocated is continuously reviewed. In the event a province desires an increase in PF spaces but has utilized all its authorized allocations, the Corps commander, with JGS approval, may shift PF spaces not being utilized from one province to another. strength of current PF units should be in excess o~ 85% before additional PF allocations are requested.

(3) Equipment. MaJor items of equipment for the PF platoons are progrEmmed at the same time the units are author­ized in the Unit Authorization List published by MACV. This equipment is not automatically issued but must be requisitioned in the normal manner through the sector A&DSL company.

(4) Cadre. Normally, the province chief and/or Corps com­mander must provide the cadre for the newly authorized PF platoons from his own resources. The cadre should be selected and quotas requested far enough in advance to ensure attend­ance at the PF platoon/squaq leader course prior to activation of the new unit.

c. MACV Procedures.

(1) At the MACV level, the JGS proposed allocations are reviewed in light of total manpower requirements and other programs. Concurrent with the submission of programmed requests through RVNAF channels, recommendations of US advisors should be forwarded through US advisor channels to MAGMA with informa­tion cOpy to the Chief, RF and PF Division, CORDS, for use ~n the MACV evaluation.

(2) As the need for changes in allocations arises, advisors should again forward through channels their recommendations concerning proposals being staffed through RVNAF channels. Complete justification of recommended changes will assist the MACV eValuation and expedite the combined RVNAF/JGS-MACV action.

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CHAPTER 5

TRAINING

SECTION I. GENERAL

1. Scope:

An ef'fecti ve training program is an essential part of any plan to improve the overall effectiveness' of the RF and' PF. Formal training courses and facilities ·are available at;-the National, RF, PF and Division Training Cen~rs. RF person­nel are eligible to attend all ARVN schools. Add! tionally, RF 8lld PF 'units are required to participate in an in-place training program.

2. Staff Visits:

Staf'f visits to training centers and RF and PF units by advisors provide useful information on which decisions affect­ing RF and PF training and operations can be made, RF and PF advisors are encouraged to make recommendations ,on new con­cepts, practices or change to POI's which. may provide the basis for necessary. reorganization, equipment changes or employment technique.

3. Competition:

'a. Training interest may be stimulated by introducing competition among individuals and uni-ts. Internal competi­tion on an individual or unit basis 'is more meaningtul·to the RF and PF trainee because of the local orientation of,the RF and PF. Well planned and executed competition will create interest-, build morale and "esprit de corps" -and increase the proficiency of'the RF and PF soldier.

b. Although a wide variety of competitions are suitable, marksmanship is the most adaptable subject- and one which con­tributes, directly to-increasing an individual skill. Other subjects are weapons assembly ,and disassembly: t physical c.on ... ditioning,-grenade throwing 'accuracy and ,identification of explosive devices.

c. Proficiency in tactical operations is an excellent vehicle for competition between units. With the use of a simple, easily administered point system, 'any tactical exer­cise may be used to rate squad and platoon against each other.

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Simple plaques and certificates are suitable awards for win­ning units and individuals. They may be procured from train­ing aids shops or locally fabricated. The Advance Fund of the sector A&DSL company may also be utilized to provide the awards.

4. Continuity:

It is essential that training continue atter an individual or unit leaves the training center. The advisor must empha­size that training is a continuous process. Critiques of operations, large or small, are an essential facet of improve­ment. They reveal how a successful operation could have been better executed and will bring to light the type of training the unit requires. Such subjects as weapons proficiency (individual and crew-served), communications, small unit tactics and leadership are areas which need emphasis.

SECTION II. POI

5. Regional Forces (RF):

a. Recruit Training (nine weeks). Trains recruits in basic and advanced individual training. This program of instruction is the same as that. used to train ARVN recruits. The first five weeks is basic combat training and the last four weeks is advanced individual training. This course is to be expanded to twelve (12) weeks early in 1969.

b. Basic Unit Training (fourteen weeks). Trains indi­viduals in basic and advanced individual training (recruit training) for the first nine weeks, followed by basic unit training of five weeks.

c. Refresher Training (five weeks). Retrains units which have previously received basic unit training. Weapons and tactical training are stressed.

d. Certificate Course 1 (CC1) (twelve weeks). Train£! RF personnel in leadership, weapons, tactics and duties of squad leaders and assistant squad leaders. A CCI Certificate is awarded upon completion. Graduates are not promoted automatically; however, they receive priority towards pro­motion ahead of their contemporaries.

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e. NCO Course (eighteen weeks). Trains ARVN and RF volunteers in basic military and NCO skills and graduates them at the rank of NCO. The first phase is recruit train­ing (nine weeks) (see 5a above) conducted at Quang Trung NTC. The second phase is the NCO training at Nba Trang NCO Academy.

f. NCO Course (eight weeks). Trains RF personnel as platoon sergeant and.senior company sergeant.

g. Specialist Training (time length is dependent upon the type of training received). Trains selected personnel in specialist skills necessary for the ~dministration, opera­tion and maintena ne of an RF unit and i~s equipment. List of specialist courses is published annually by the Central Training Command, Joint General Staff (CTC/JGS). Units request quotas through their chain of command to CTC.

6. Popular Forces (PF):

a. Recruit Training (ten weeks). Provides basic indi­vidual training to new recruits who ~ill be used as individual replacements.

b. Basic Unit Training (twelve weeks)'~ Training pro­vided to a newly activated unit. The first ten weeks are recruit training, and the last two weeks are unit training.

c. Platoon Refresher Training (six weeks). Retrains units which have previously received basic unit training.

d. Leadership Training (ten weeks). Trains platoon leaders, assistant platoon leaders and squad leaders in com­mand and leadership skills •.

e. ,Specialist Training (four weeks). Communications, medical and PsyWar specialist courses.

SECTION III. IN-PLACE TRAINING

7. Regional Forces and Popular Forces:

a. In-place training is a technique by which the unit can develop and maintain its combat potential through self-training. The in-place training requirement is flexible and ~ be altered to fit the situation. Primary emphasis is on correct­ing deficiencies noted by the commander and his advisor during combat op~rations. The training can be conducted prior to, during o~~af'ter combat operations.

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b. The 'latest directive fo'r in-place training is Memo 1493,18 March 1967, from CTC/JGS. This memo gives detailed instructions on in-place training to include a report sub­mitted by sector on a monthly basis. Six_hours of training are required weekly and at least one hour should be devoted to inspect ions.

c. The Territorial Forces Evaluation System (TFES) in­cludes mention of the individual RF and PF units' compliance with Memo 1493. RF and PF advisors should establish a system of scree'ning TFES input to identify units in need of or not conducting sufficient training. '

SECTION IV. TRAINING SUPPORT

8. Training Aids:

a. Loan. The connnander of any unit from battalion or higher and separate companies holding an open hand receipt file with the Training Aids Center/Subcenters may request loan of any stocked items directly rrom the Center/Subcenters by submitting request on Loan Form THC/TQ/02l (Figure' 3). The Training Aids Center is located at Saigon with Subcenters in Da Nang, Nba Trang and Can Tho.

b. Fabrication. For training aids not available at Training Aids Center/Subcenters, request for fabrication, Form THC/TQ/022 (Figures 4 and 5), will be submitted to Train­ing Aids Center/Sub centers for consideration.

(1) If the fabrication cost is estimated to be less than 700$VN, OIC of Training Aids Center/Subcenters may approv~ requests.

(2) If cost is estimated to exceed 700$VN, the request will be submitted by OIC of Training Aids'Center/Subcenters to JGS, ATTN: Chief, POI, for approval.

(3) Although training aids are fabricated ,according to the unitt s request, accountability for aids remains with the Center and they will be loaned to the requesting uni~ for u~1l"zation on a temporary basis. '

9. Training Film:

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exceeding one month. Loan extensions must be approved by the GTC/JGS.

b. All units down to company level may contact Audio­Visual Equipment Training Film (AVETF) Center or Subcenters to borrow training film and audio-visual equipment. An AVETF Center is located at Saigon with Subcenters in Da Nang, Nba Trang and Can Tho. The following regulations must be observed:

(1) Film and equipment will be loaned on a short-term basis.

(2) Film and equipment borrowed must be returned on due-in' date.

(3) Request must be sent to AVETF Center 15 days in advance to insure proper time to prepare equipment and training films-.

(4) Information required on loan slips must be complet~. (See Figures 6 and 7).

10. Training Ammunition:

a. General. Training ammunition is planned and programme_d annually for the period ~ January through 31 December. Annual requirement reports will be for the same period.

b. Training Ammunition Requirement Report is prepared annually by ail schools, training centers and unit's. When preparing this' report, use the following information sources together with other applicable directives:

(1) Training Ammunition Nomenclature List and Guide. This nomenclature list is distributed by JGB and covers all train­ing ammunition available; it gives the correct DODIC number and proper nomenclature to be used. In the case of ~illery and mortar ammunition, the proper combinations of fuses/ propelling charges are specified. Furt~er comments as to the expendable or non-expendable nature of -certain items are included.

(2)'Available POI's,. ATP's, an\'l,Unit In-Pla;Qe'Training Pro­grams. These constitute a readily available source of informa­tion from which' ammunition requirements for -each -class 0'1' trainees, including demonstration ammunition, may be obtained.: U.e the II!Ost c~t POI for a particular type of training.

(3) Annual Requirement Repo:l1't. This report. (leveloped at JGS t 'dete1.'Dlines the number of traine-es required 'to' maintain

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c • ,:' Training:' ammurli td!on'.' M.1:owanca:s!.' are l!esta.bl,i,shed"'by ""lihe Administration and- ,Suppo'rt DiviSi.on ~ /C,]CfJ"GS'~ ,.' Thes~':'trairlln/:r ammunition allowances apply to all POlis and in-place train­ing programs conducted',; at 'tlta.ining,' centers; IS,"EiHil:!e; 86nools and at unit level when in-place training is initiated." These allowanoe's"itialud,e:lQJ.[ -iive'.f:i:re squad, plt.\tbbit and" coilipahy level' :f'1:'e!l:.d,rexerc1se13!; ;'chemical pyrtltl!clinic,' 'de:inoli "t-:i!oti',1atidH '.

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(1) The ammunition requirements d~tenqi'ne·d.'·oY e'a6h-'tra.1n'" ing"center, _service school and unit ,are report~d to _CTC/JGS (u.ui&l.~ \l'n'A'I:Ig,i~.t'·'dr· g~)lteliili~r);'''MiI<itJi~y are 'cdiisoifdated andd~re!'Ufl:Y".t~d~.d;~e;l:~ncet~6t6"'; .ratesO,f.,s\Wi>1ji , . ammunition st'bcltage level:S 'and 'majorcliangesfor ttherorth~'· comillg, year ~e ,tak_en into aqco,'¥1~ dur,ing, thi,s J?,eriod of studi~: ,J'l1pori ~,compl:'etidn:'-,of rte~'d.1, ·'¥E!tiof!:.~',Jdf.' '~9reda;st.ed allocations 'aJ.lopl1bli';lieiii 'rromrorec'aste'd til!ocQUcins, actUe.J.,IiJ,~daatibns ,8r,e$lv~ri'~'O':e~dh,CT~ 'jja~eo;uponaV~ll~ ab11i t~ qra/illll1l'lit1?n;. '1'h,.qTZ:)!iJ.l,,~h'er '.l\l-lodat.e'.the Bmm\IDi tfoii",toeaQI! tI'a:1niQg' 'd~nt'eI';' •• r'lice '6cIi001:.""d unit condlicW,t' \;~a1\i:!j(~,tdca,"~~Jli 'tlia,t ,C'l';Z;, '1'11« ·ai!nnunl. t'ion thus tilloca.~.~d'i11Il:b~,dl'aw~,. b1~."'h' reQlAesi;ingun1t at the be innin"'--i:J'r'",ach""-'uer't$;r:,I'l,' - , ", ;, ,-j

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11. Training Funds:

a. Training tunds are allocated quarterly for each trrl'i,n­ing center. AmOl,lD.ts of allocated training tunds are pub­lished in Vietnamese memos and in the RF-PF Newsletter.

b. The allocated training tunds for training centers must be used for the following types of training materials,:

(1) Firing target frames, firing charts.

(2) Papers, pencils, pens, ink for use in printing of lesson plans issued to trainees f'or use during the training hours.

(3) Blackboards, blackboard stands, various types of train­ing boards, diagrams, charts.

(4) Miscell~~ous material. Paint, nails" drawing ink. and· other itemS essential to the activities o,f the Training Aids Section.

(5) Office supplies for operating ·the activit:1ee of train­ing centers. The procurement 9f office supplies Which have the characteristics of luxury it«i'ms and the use of the tund ' in the maintenance and repair or construction of barracks are strictly forbidden.

12. Offshore Train~ng:

a. Fiscal year shipping schedules . are ,published by MACV, listing classes and allocations for ARVN and,RF personnel to attend US Army Service, Schools in c.onus an:d Ok~~awa.

. . b. Advis_ore: should ass,ist their cotmte'rp,arts in s:,elect-,

ing students ~o fill offshore school quo:t,as. Students must be se:J..ected, before t:raining ·is ,requl;!.sted. Lack of qualifica.:­tion in _English has been the greate,st cauSe for cancelling , spaces. Prospective "students should -be tested for' _EngliSh I

languagE!! proficiericy prior to 'r'equesting training. Names: 9t prospective ,stulients and requests" for 1;,rai'ning must ,b«?!, ,sub~ mi tted through the ARVN chain of command t_q the Offshore: School Division t Central Training Command, 'JOS. 'Concurrent coordinati,oD Should be made ",thr,ough US advisory chantl,els. The DUI!lb,er, ,of 'prospectlve stud~nts must .be, 50'% more' than the numbe:!;' 'of quot,as requested for tre,ini'ng. This wi,ll pro-

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13. Publications:

a. ARVN publications must be requisitioned through Vietnamese channels .

b. US publications must be requisitioned through normal advisory, ch~els.

c. Advisor Aids. The f'ollowing training publications can i be obtained through VN channe+s:

, (1) Muc Luc B1nh Thu (VN Publication Index), 1 November

1968.

(2) Muc Luc Tro Huan CU (Training AidB Index). THC.Mr.

( 3) Muc Luc PhimHuan L~en (Index of RVNAF Training FilmB and Film strips), 1 December 1968.

(4) Pamphlet on the status of' translations of training literature, 1 June 1968, by Training Aids Division, Training Directorate t MACV.

SECTION 'V. TRAINING REPORTS

14. RF and PF Training Status Reports:

a. A,mon~h1y PF Trainins Center Status Repo~, will be submitted in triplicate by the II Corps Senior Advisor_ f'or the Montagbard training centers under control of' II Corps. Senior advisors of' PFTC·s under command and control ,of' the CTZ wili report di'rectlY to Training Directorate. These letter reports must reach Director, Training Directorate, ATTN, MAC-T. APO 96222. NLT the lOth ,of the, month following the reporting period. (Ref MACV Directive 350-7, 22 March 1968)

• b. A monthly Training Activity Report (TAR) will ,b~ submitted by the senior advisor of' each Regio,nal, Force· train­ing center. This report will contain a Unit Equipment Inspection Report for each RF company receiving r~tresher training at the center.

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SECTION VI.,· LEADERSHIP TRAINING 'PRER~UIS[TES' ':. ,-< ; . ,,_,I 1. .• -,

15. 18 Week NCO 'Cbtii's.,:'

The 18 week NCO course is conducted at Quang I]rung Nat,i.'onaa Training Center and Nbs. Trang NCO Academy. The first nine weeks of \bijai'c-:'tr8;iriibg":i's·,:,r~be1vei.'1' at :Qlia:ng 'Truhgi ahd.i;the ,', final nine weeks at Nhe. Trang. This course ,is' designed'~t;~)'; train qualified personnel to become competent NCOIS without attehd'ihg' "bile' 'COl' dours'e' br 'otlier,:'boz.ptiraI·-br' 'NCO ,·titie.1ifica~ tion courses. All privates, first and second c'l'Eisif, '-ahd"-' . civilians who meet the prerequisites are eligible to attend thHJ' course': ' The·, w1ldes·'\j' pbssib:lEr' 'dj,'ss~na'bioti" of; these pre­requisites should be made to att'·ractl' ellg:l:b':le"per's'onriel.' tb ,', attend this cours,e. Prerequis.ites are as follows:

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a. Age. From 18 to 33 years of age.

b. ';He!llth.'Applid~t ·1Il"s1i·\le1gh 'a 'mi!iim\llli df' 4~"lHIo~ grams and must be at least 1 1/2 meters tall. Applicant ~~Bt be in gdoai:heialth:;r"': "i) ""," 't,' '

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c. Character. Applicant must not have been convicted ofacl'inie.: "\~': '''.I, '<'.l,,' '.")

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d. Applicants who graduate from the first "-i>hsse 'are\,--proJ..' moted to corporal. Applicants who are ~~1.!-ated from ~!'le second phase are promoted to sergearit."" , ",':'

,"is. 8 Week NCO Course: ":,',

a. ,{r A~P'lic8.rltlf';tnu:stJ''-have:- held: s' 'dCl: 'Cei-ti'tidat~ fbt\ ove:t-six mdnths" •. :'; ',- . :,', ,,',)

b. "'APP~,ib~ts :.'mti~~' ~~~;':~,~'~pi~,rltart ~~~~?i" '"~dU(i~~~:otf,, be in goodbee.lth ana' rtot"hl>ve ,been 'cbnV'ictedof 'a c\o1m.'. "

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17. 12 Week CC1 Course:

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'Prlv'~~es: "trill" 'ii8.ve-,jbeleri";i'nj"thE!"\s!erir~;e 'bv~~'(siJe months in :-g6bif h:e'~t~vH jl.,oX-'_, ':" ,:\'l', ,',,",; y.d 1/),-' i i >,' ";"',;,'!,"' :-u('j .J; ,<} <3 nfl.;' .I.] "':, i .i': <"".i", '

b. 'AWJ:~'caht~'WsFli'av~;'!!!r~iIi"nthr!r".bht>;;1ea\ib .. t1<iii 0' "-1"-; -, !,'-'cj '):,J .f,:,\ ::';;

c, Applicants must possess command capability,

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e. Priority is given to sold:Lers o1'v"rd.f'l'Er Uiiilts··'ri1l'h "'>./: over six months in the service and good educational back-

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f. Applicants must have commanded a squad or section.

SECTION VII. RF AND PF TRAINING CENTERS

18. Popular F9rce Training Centers:

The following,'.trainins' cdriters regularly conduct PF Basic Unit' (12 weeks), PF Unift <Refresher (six weeks) and PF Recruit (lO~ weeks) cOUltS_eB,"ct':. :i:nstruction. PF leadership and spe­cialist courses are taught as required.

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TJlAINING CENTER

Thus Thien Quang Nam Quang Ngai

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Binh D1nh Kontum Pleiku Phu Bon

; Darlac Quang Due

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a. TRAINING PROVINCE £2J!.!l§! ~

a. I Corps.

Dong Da NTCe Thua Thien RF Basic Unit 14 . RF_ U:p.it ·Ref'resher 5

I . ~J . CC1 12 NCO Refresher 8

b. II Corps.

Phu Cat RnC Binh Dinh RF Basic Unit 14 RF Unit: Refresher 5 RF Recruit 9 CC1 12 NCO Refresher 8

Lam Son NTC Khanh Hoa RF Basic Unit 14 RF Unit Refresher 5 CC1 12

c. III Corps.

Quang Trung TC Gia Dinh NCO 8 CC1 12

Van Kiep NTC Phuoc Tuy RF Basic Unit 14 RF Unit Refresh~r 5 RF Recruit 9 CC1 12 NCO Refresher 1 8

Lai Thieu Binh Duong RF Mechanized,' l.lC 5

Tuan Giang Saigon Platoon 5 • Basic Unit 12 NCO Ship1ea4er 6 NCO Maintenance 12 CCl Mechanized 12 eCl Transportation 6

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TRAINING PROVINCE

d, IV Corps.

Chi Lang NTC Chau Doo RF Basic Unit 14

Cao Lanh RFI'C Kien Phong RF Basic Unit 14 RF Unit Refresher 5 RF Recruit 9 CCI 12 NCO Refresher 8

20. Military Schools:

PROVINCE

a. Command and Staff College (Dalat) Tuyen Due b. National Military Academy (Dalat) Tuyen Duc e. Infantry School (Thu Due) Gia Dinh d. Non-Commissioned Officer Academy

(Nha Trang) Khanh Hoa

e. Junior Military Aeadelll¥ (Vung Tau) Phuoc Tuy f. Adjutant General School (Tran Hung Saigon

Dao Camp) g. Armed Forces Language School (Tran Saigon

Hung Dao Camp) h. Judo and Physical Training School Gia Dinh

(Thu Due) 1- Administration and Finance School (Go Vsp)Gia Dinh j. Quartermaster School (Le Van Duyet Camp) Saigon k. Ordnance School (Go Yap) Gia Dinh 1. Medical School (Cho Lon) Cho Lon m. MilitarY Intelligence School (Cay Mai Cho Lon

Fort) n. Transportation School (Trung Chanh) Gia Dinh o. Music School (Thu Duc) Gia Dinh p. Military Police School (Vung Tau) Phuoc Tuy q. Armor School (Thu Due) Gia Dinh r. Signal School (Vung Tau) Phuoc Tuy s. Artillery SchoOl (Due My) Khanh Hoa t. Engineer School (Binh Duong) Binh Duong u. National Defense College (Saigon) Gis Dinh v. Military Dog Training Center (Thanh Gia Dinh

Tuy Ha) w. Logistics Management School (Tran Hung Saigon

• Dao Camp) x. POLWAR College (Dalat) Tuyen Due y. Junior-Highland Military Academy (Pleiku) Pleiku

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SECTION I.

1. Scope:

Becau!!l',.~f .• t)lei~n"t,~!'; ""p, l()c"ttRn",Il~!;iI,PI\eJ,. Fql'o!,;, ""d,., Popular Force units, in many cases, must be supported by dif­ferent methods, ,.~,d ~prp~~4~,~s~ ~4~-d\I!Yltt; >Mq~;t ;,qt{ ~Q,"_S,E!_~;W11ts

jere considered sector forces and there~re require logistical support by sector.

SEC'FION II. SUPPORT ORGANIZATION

,','.<" '\'<:-, j \;;:",: c ~','.: "~'" '.'i,I.: "~"':' :'.:,' 2. Area Logistical Commands:

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S()~I:I,: ?Ii~~n'"l\'·~.' div;'d~~, i~j;(),fiv,.,1.()~i~F~ca,l,"'1~,M; 8ljP-I,'\: (. logistical command is assigned responsibilIty for support of units' (both ARVN and RF and PF) in each of these areas (See F1gvre 8). These logistical commands. CO~siBt of a head","-LcJ~ "( quarters and a series of technical service direct support"'Dd field ,del1p,t""P.~9l\,,,,,,~,_~d ,1>}',',NIXI!,UIl~!;' 'IFDe~~!!!lI'Hql!: of units. assigned support missions are' list'ed In' JGS Directive ,~q~~V~,r.~~ql!'\'II9"', ,.da~~a,,~ .r""~J:M~~~j'll~f1I);l~"'t!' ,!~~~,*1\~l'tion ,q~!"~'!PP~P1;, U~~jt~i" ,'t!;, ~,l';!il~ lI\r~", ~~.t*q~qf>!l'!\l~!l-;,~. ,~)l,01tP : J, i in Figure 9.,'·\:;\~u-:: :·'Ll.'" ,.",(',;/! dl't,"!..) ,:1)1.i':~ ('i' ,';;r; 1,.-:,' ,;" .I,"

3. Administrative and Direct Support Logistical Company (A&DSL) ,

Thi"l1!/~t ,10, tll~ ,q"lr(,lqJ!~p~j;a~i.,lII1j\t,,R!1J>M,~,,9n~~,,,!l,I!;l,'1PIItj Forces, and is 'responsible :for the" supp'ort o:f all Regional and Po)t'''''~ F,q1'\'1,e' ..... pl1:,j.!,II,~.h~ i~~p1;I!i\\m' Th~l1e '~j'lt'!~~~!j~n>e. of A&!iSL compan;e.. Type A, TO&E 48-3661\;4,'J!~e~~~e~,;t:R"1 W,l .upport up to 5,000 troop.; Type B, TO&E 48-3~1 i. designed to s,upport from 5,000 to 10,000 troops; and Type C, TO&E 48-362,::,~s designed to .upport over 10,000 troops. Support :functions include personnel administration, financial and organization supp~ ~nqi!\"#Ag ,~'lt'll!lW,c~,!,II!I,d transportat ion, engineer, medical and ordnance items.

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Subsector Supply Section; "

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l..M& ~ocated at De. Nang~-Supports the following provinces:

QUANG TRI, QUANG NAM, QUANG NGAI, THUA THIEN, QUANG TIN.

Located at Qui Nhon--Supports the following provinces:

KONTUM, PHU BON, BINH DINH, PLElKU, PHU YEN.

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Located at Saigon--Supports the following provinces:

PHUOC LONG, BINH DUONG, LONG AN, LONG KHANH, BINH LONG, TAY NINH, BINH TUY, PHUOC TUY, BIElI HOA, GIA DINH, HAU NGRIA.

Located at Can Tho--Supports the following provinces:

KlEN PHONG, PRONG DINH, CHUONG THIEN, VINH LONG, AN GIANG, BAC LIEU, VINH BINH, CHAU DOC, AN XUYEN, BA XUYEN, KIEN GIANG, SA DEC, KIEN HOA, GO CONG, DINH TUONG, KIEN TUONG.

~cated at Nbs. Trang--Supports the following provinces:

DABLAC, TUYEN DUC, KHANR HOA, QUANG DUC, BINH THUAN, LAM DONG, NINH THUAN.

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Supply NCO for each RF rifle company. The subs ector supply section and the supply NCO are authorized to submit reports and requisitions directly to the A&DSL coptpany.

SECTION III. CLASS I SUPPLY

5. Composition:

The Vietnamese Clas~ I Support consists of five items.

a. Rice

b. Sugar

c. Sal.t

d. Tea

e. Shortening

6. Procedures:

a. Class I supplies follow the basic ARVN supply channels from Base Depot. to A&DSL company, to user. A revolving ,tund system is uti1ize'd by the A&DSL company to reimburse Base Depot ·for Class I supply purchases.

b~ A&DSL, companies obtain Class I items by submitting the single line item requisition QLVN-012 to the supporting field depot. Amounts requisitioned depend ~n a monthly consumption factor predetermined for each sector. For example, Binh Tuy.Sector, which has a stockage factor of 50 tons per A&DSL company, ,is, authorized to requisition at any time ·to maintain this amount. The RF and PF soldier can obtain Class I supplies by ··pUrchasing fram A&DSt company stocks at the rate of,·4 1/2 piasters ·per kilo. Tbe collected monies are retained by the MOOt company unit commander and utilized to purchas~ Class I items trom the field depot in order to maintain a stockage factor of 50 tons.

c. In isolated instances when shortages ot Class I sup­plies exist because of transportation difficulties, the A&DSL 'company 'is authorized to contact the province chiet who will inventory his assets throughout ·his, sector and utlliz'e excess stocks of other agencies (ARVN, USAID) to tempo,rarily sat,isf'y needs of the A&DSL company'.

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SECTION IV. CLASS III SuPPLY

7. Allocations:

a. There are two types of Class III allocations.

(1) Operational. For utilization in carrying out combat operations. Available in needed quantities with no limita­tions imposed.

(2) Administrative. A non-operational allocation by JGS level and is based upon known factors developed for each vehicle, item of equipment or POL using line item. Forms for POL requisition are contained in Vietnamese Directive #4341/ TTM/4/TKKS, subject: Supply Documents and Record Keeping o"f Equipment, dated 1 December 1963.

b. The entire three month administrative allocations m8¥ be requisitioned at any one time or .spread over the quarter~ period. Five gallon cans are TO&E items and fifty-five gallon drums are accountable items. Therefore, an empty drum, or can, must be exchanged for each tull drum, or can, obtained through supply channels.

c. Special allocations in excess of the quarterly admin­istrative allocation must be justified in a letter or request, through channels. to JGS.

8. Containers:

Drum and can cleaning facilities are available at field depots. Drum and can repair and recondittoning is accomplished at the Base Depot only.

SECTION V. CLASS II AND IV SUPPLY

9. Authorization:

The receipt of an approved Vietnamese Table of Organization and Equipment and an order from Corps headquarters or J~ designating a particular unit authorizes the A&DSL camp6nj to requisition Class II items. A special letter r.equesting the issue of Class IV items, required by sector units, must be approved on a case by case basis by the Corps commander. Depending on the situation, the Corps commander may order the item issued upon approval of the request, or the approved request may be returned to the sector so that it can be

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attached to the QLVN-012 Requisition Form. A&DSL companies are authorized to stock quantities of ordnance repair' parts based on prescribed load lists and Ord SNL's published by Office, Chief of Ordnance, or in their absence, based on lists published by direct support units.

10. Responsibilities:

The supply pl.atoon, organic to the A&DSL company, is respon­sible for maintaining a current equipment status of all units supported within sectors. Valid requests must be submitted to direct support activities for all shortages. The supply section of subsector headquarters is responsible for processing and subm!ssl'on of supply reports and, on occasion, requisitions to the sector A&DSL company- for all Popular Force units. The supply non-commissioned officer of each Regional Force rifle company accomplishes the same function for his unit.

11. Requisitioning Procedures:

a. Procedures for obtaining Class II and IV items by Regional and Popular Force units are disseminated in various ARVN directives and in accordance with the policies of the sector commander. A variety of re~sitioning procedures are in effect depending on the item required and the situation , under 'Which the item will be issued (i.e., initial. or repl.ace­ment issue). For example, in the case of weapons lost due to enemy action, a report of survey (Form QLVN/Pr-l, 12 copies) must be initiated by the losing unit and submitted to the AIdlSL company be:fore the missing weapons can be replaced. This action constitutes notification to the A&DSL company supPlY element of a requirement for these weapons.

b. A&DsL companies obtain required items by completing a Vietnamese single line item requisition and turn-in Form QLVN-012 and submitting this form to the appropriate technical. service support unit. Valid due-outs are established when the direct support unit returns a copy of the requisition which has been so annotated. In addition to prescribing tbe use of this rorm, JGS Directive 4341/TTII/4/TKKS,subJoct: Instruc­tion on Record Keeping and Application of Current Supply Documents in the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, dated 1 Decexnber 1963, requires tbe maintenance of a 'document register (QLVN-004) end a stook reoord card (QLVN-004A) by the A&DSL company.

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a. Authorizations. Authorized clothing and equipment for issue to RF and- PF troops is listed in Figure 10. The initial issue of approximately 21 items authorized for Popular Force personnel. bas been in effeot since 20 Januar,y 1966. Authority tor this RF and PF uniform issue is JGS Logistics . Department Memo 363/TTM/TCTV/KH/l. dated 20 January 1966. . Uniforms are in plentitul supply due to looal clothing contracts.

b. Replacement. Issues of' QM cl.othing and equipment are authorized at the end of a specified wear-out period or upon declaration that the item 1s uneconomicall.y repairabl.e or serviceable. The wear-out period is that time, in months, when a piece ot clothing or equipment m~ be expected to ~ retain its original identity and serve its intended purpose. Upon reaching the specified wear-out period, the equipment can normally be expected to reach a point through normal fair wear and tear when it must be replaced. The wear-out periods for the most common QM uniform. and equipment items ar"e: fatigue Jaoket (8 months), fatigue trousers (6 months), field cap (12 months), jungle shoes (6 months), cushion sole socks (9 months), mosquito net (18 months), blanket (24 months), po!Ioho (12 monhts) and rucksaok (36 months). The authorized wear-out period for all QM clothing and equipment items can be found in the Vietnamese Individual Clothing Control Reoord. Replacement issue should be requisitioned when the wear-out \ period is reached or upon any emergency because of which the equipment is rendered unserviceable or uneconomically repair­able.

c. At the present time, direct exchange points are estab­lished at the AlDSL company. Supporting field depots permit direct exchange at A&DSL company prior to unserviceable items being turned in to depot. This permits less dels;r in the time it takes to get direct exchange items into the hands of troops. Ideally, exchange should be made at subsector level, where the soldier can exchange an item with no del8\Y.

SECTION VI. CLASS V SUPPLY

13. Authorizations:

a. Unit basic load of Class V items are based on the number of weapons authorized multiplied by the amount of ammunition prescribed for each weapon. Basic load quantities

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