March 1 Kirkland again marginally operational. Chief role infiltration of teams to establish inland partisan groups. Secondary role spotting targets for naval gunfire and small coast road interdiction raids. Leopard and Wolfpack increasing activity with improving weather. March 16 Mustang IV launched with same mission as Mustang III but in different area.
Severe storm lashes western Korean coast.
High winds and heavy seas sink or destroy several Leopard boats. April 22 Vanderpool issues Partisan Operations Outline. May 1 Two US officers and 40 Donkey 15 partisans begin junk-borne reconnaissance of northwestern islands. Simultaneously US-led full scale raiding resumes along coastline in Leopard and Wolfpack areas of operation. May 4 Evading US AF colonel found on Taehwa-do.