From the Command Post one could almost see our whole area of responsibility, Quin Nhon to Pleiku. Company A received sniper fire from the direction of the village Phu Yen. Viet Cong was seen dragging a deceased friend away from Company A's area. A patrol from B Co. led by Lt. Taylor reported finding a clearing with strange markings and camouflaged buildings in it.
Further investigation reveals no signs of life or recent habitation.
At 1230 hours A Co. called and reported that a man had been shot in the leg. Our Battalion Surgeon, Capt. Clark flew to A Co. by helicopter to treat the man. This man, SP4 Jackson, had a broken leg and was in shock. As this was our second encounter with delayed medical evacuation, Col.