Gladiator 063 has gone down in the contact area. 1645 Gladiator 063 brought down by 7 or 8 rds of enemy small arms fire. Bird completely destroyed. Still receiving sporadic sniper fire. Most of the enemy have fled to the W. Believed to be a company sized element.
Enemy continues to flee to the west.
Alpha Co while sweeping to the north found a large concealed trail network at grid 857579. Negative enemy sighting. Enemy fled to the west. Delta Co to assume responsibility for firebase security.