ACTIONS ON CAMBODIA

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• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): LOC-HAK-459-7-4-1
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• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 17
• Document Creation Date: January 11, 2017
• Document Release Date: October 3, 2012
• Sequence Number: 4
• Publication Date: July 4, 1970
• Content Type: MEMO

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MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM: Henry A. Kissinger
SUBJECT: Actions on Cambodia
INFORMATION
July 4, 1976
The following is report on actions taken or underway on Cambodia through
6:00 P.M. July 3:
Military Operations: ARVN ground reconnaissance operations continued
in the border area without significant contact.
-- US aircraft flew 51 tactical air and 33 reconnaissance sorties.
Tactical strikes were focused in eastern Cambodia; one suspected enemy
transshipment point was struck a few miles from the Laotian border, resulting
in two secondary fires.
Military Assista,nce!
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-- Other items delivered to Cambodia during the last 24 houra
included;
NSA, ARMY,
USAF, OSD,
State reviews
completed
US Equipment
Cal .30 carbine
Cal . 45 submachinegun
Cal .45 pistol
Gal . 30 machine gun
60mm. mortar
3.5" rocket launcher
AVPRC-10 radio
AN/GRC-9 radio
Cal .30 carbine ammunition
Cal .45 ammunition
Cal .30 machine gun ammunition
800
100
50
60
20
20
20
5
80, 000 rds.
3, 000 rds.
45,000 rds.
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US (Continued)
3.5" rockets 120
60rnm.. mortar ammunition 600 rds.
Air mutations 108 tons
150rrim artillery munitions 3,330 rds.
Capturdd Equipment
60mm. mortar ammunition
500 rds
? Cumulative shipments to Cambodia by Type and Source since
April 221
small arms
crew served weapons
vehicles
radios/equipment
small arms ammo
crew served weapons ammo
Totals of US of C4itured _
Equipmeat delivered ,Ks.luip._
26,250
/
15,288
1, 484
1,
292
40
0
323
0
9,
650, 654
2,
623,
170
635,740
1,
963,
474
Diplomatic: Lou Nol and Sir* Matak saw Charge Rives on June 30. 33oth
sought reassurance that US aid would continue now that June 30 is past.
Lon Nol expressed appreciation for past assistance, and specifically asked
if we could repair six light aircraft and equip two with loudspeakers for
psyops.
$1. Colt Firearms Company has informed State that it received a
commercial order in Paris from the Cambodian Government for 5,000 M-16 8
and five million rounds of ammunition. Subject to DOD clearance, State
intends to advise Colt that there will probably be no objections to an export
licence.
Information; The Cambodians have reached agreement with a private US
public relations adviser for a visit by four young, US educated intellectuals
who will seek to explain developments in Cambodia and counter unfavorable
publicity in this country. The group is scheduled to arrive in Washington
on July 13.
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MEMORANDUM FOR MR. HENRY A. KISSINGER
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject:. Daily Report on Cambodia No. 69
Third Country Military Forces in Support of Cambodia
NEGATIVE
Diplomatic Steps
1. Lon Nol Seeks Assurance of Continued U.S. Aid. Charge Rives
was called in by Lon Nol July 2 and saw Sink Matak immediately
afterwards. Both sought reassurance that U.S. aid would continue now
that Tune 30 is past. Lon Nol also wanted to discuss possible assistance
in South Laos, in particular to his old friend Boun Oum. Lon Nol
Claimed Vientiane has virtually told Boun Oum it can do no more for
South Laos and that if the latter manages to survive it can choose its _
own future--such as independence or annexation by Cambodia. Lon
Nol expressed appreciation for U.S. assistance, and asked if we could ,
repair six light aircraft and equip two with loudspeakers for psyops.
Both he and Sink Matak described the cabinet reshuffle as a broadening of
the government and lightening of the burden on key ministers. Sink
Matak speculated about interest by Hanoi in negotiation. Rives described,
without mentioning names, the Polish Ambassador 's discussion of Hanoi's
alleged willingness to strike a deal based on a return to the status quo
ante and replacement of Lon Nol by Penn Nouth. Sink Matak expressed
doubt whether Penn Nouth would now be acceptable even if free of Chicom
control, and said a restoration of the status quo would be impossible.
He said the GOC is always ready to negotiate but that the basic issue is
VC/NVA withdrawal--which could, however, take place over a period of
time.
2. Inglonesican_antAct ,36Lith adLnot,Z According to Djakarta press
reports, Foreign Minister Malik remarked cryptically July 2 that peace
efforts are under way via Hanoi. He refused comment when asked if the
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Indonesian Embassy there is holding talks with the North Vietnamese.
Malik also reportedly said another GOC request for arms aid had been
turned down, but that Indonesia is still willing to provide economic
assistance.
3. Sihanouk Trial. The trial in absentia of Sihanouk opened
Tuly 3 with the defendant represented by two court-appointed 'lawyers.
Charges include cession of Cambodian territory to the VC/NVA,
authorizing VC/NVA aggression against Cambodia, and embezzlement.
4. Government Counselors. The two ministers dropped from the
cabinet in the july 1 reshuffle, plus four other leading members of the.
National Assembly, have been appointed counselors to the government.
Supposedly they will be given specific problems to deal with. Since
the counselors will have the rank, prerogatives, and pay of ministers,
it is likely that their appointment will also help quell National Assembly
hankering for a share in the government.
5. Lon Nol's Family in Hong Kong. The British have informed us
that Madame Lon Nol, together with Lon Nol's Sino-Cambodian business
partner and financial adviser, arrived in Hong Kong the evening of
Xuly I. They gave a false address, and upon being located by the Hong
Kong police asked that the Cambodian consulate-general not be informed-
of their arrival. They claimed to be in Hong Kong for two weeks' rest
and shopping.
6. Cambodian Order for M-16 Rifles. Colt Firearms Co. has
informed the Department that it has received (in Paris) a commercial
order from the Cambodian Government for 5,000 M-16 rifles and five::
million rounds of ammunition. Subject to DOD clearance, we intend to?
advise Colt that there will probably be no objections to an export license.
Information
1. Visit by Cambodian Intellectuals to U.S. The Cambodians
have reached agreement with a private U.S. public relations adviser
on arrangement of a visit by four young, U.S. -educated intellectuals who?
will seek to explain developments in Cambodia and counter unfavorable
publicity in this country. The group is scheduled to arrive in Washington
July 13.
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A 2. Qongressmen Mann et al. Visit Phnom Penh. Congressmen Mann,
Coughlin, Flowers, Hastings, and Frey visited Phnom Penh briefly on
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july 3. They were briefed by the Embassy and called on the National
Assembly. The congressmen expressed surprise at the outward
calmness of Phnom Penh.
Actions to Imiarove Intelligence Capabilities
NEGATIVE
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THE SECRETARY OF EFENSE
WASHINGTON
July 3, 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR. The Assistant to the President
for National Security Affairs
Attached is the daily report you asked to be provided
on the status of activities related to the situation in
Cambodia.
Attachment
REGRAD'ED UNCLASSIFIED
WHEN SEPARATED FROM-
CLSSlFD INCLOSURES
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1. A brief summary of military operations in Cambodia
is as follows:
a. Ground Operations:
(I) ARVN forces conducted ground reconnaissance
and night defensive operations in the Parrot's Beak
area with no significant contacts. One ARVN Soldier
was killed and one was wounded.
(2). There were no contacts reported in the area
west of Base Area 704. An ARVN infantry battalion
and a Marine Brigade are in the process of redeploying
to South Vietnam.
b. ?Adr Operations:
See AttaChment 1.
2. _hircun.try Mi.__L4.:tLr_y_._y_cL.r.R.e_R_L_p_2_.rTSuortofCambodia:
In Cambodia: (1) RVNAF 22,936
?) Khmer Krom - 2,789.
3. Military Assistance and Captured Equipment Deliveries:
a. Items reported delivered to Cambodia during last 24
hours as of 1200 hours, 3 July include:
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(1) US equipment
Communication spare parts
Cal .30 carbine
Cal .45 submachine gun
Cal .45 pistol
Cal .30 machine gun
60mm mortar
3.5 inch rocket launcher
AN/PRC-10 radio
AN/GRC-9 radio
Cal .30 carbine ammunition
Cal .45 ammunition
$12,564
.800 ea
100 ea
50 ea
60 ea
20 ea
20 as
20 ea
, 5 ea
80,000 rds
3,000 rds
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Cal .30 machine gun ammunition 45,000 rds
3.5 " rockets . 120 ea
60mm mortar ammunition 600 Ns
Air Munitions .108 tons
105mm Artillery munitions 3,330 rds
'(2). Captured equipment
60mm mortar ammunition
500 rds
b.-For cumulative data, see Attachments 2 and 3.
4. Diplomatic Steps (STATE)
5. Information (MSS Policy)
a. Current news coverage of the US operation in
Cambodia is limited to summation-type stories including
much of the information that came from the background
session held on the West Coast last weekend. Attention
has now turned to the coverage of day-to-day operations
Involving Vietnamese and Cambodian forces.
b. No major public affairs problems to report.
6. Actions to Improve Intelligence Capabilities
See Attachment 4.
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AIR OPERATIONS
Following ls a summary of reconnaissance and interdiction
operations by tlmtical air and ARC LIGHT forces in Cambodia
during the period 01120.1 to 021200 EDT July 1970. Cumulative
totals shown commence with air interdiction operations starting
1 July 1970: . ?
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TACTICAL AIR
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TAC ARC TAC ARC- TAC ARC TAC ARC
AIR -LIGHT AIR LIGHT AIR LIGHT AIR LIGHT
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SIGNIFICANT TACTICAL AIR BRA
The following map shows the locations of US tactical
interdiction missions described in reports received between
011901 and 021900 EDT July 1970. Significant missions are
numbered with results as follows:
POINT REMARKS
1. .A suspected transshipment point was struck
resulting in two secondary fires'.
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ATTACHMENT 2
EQUIPMENT DELIVERED TO CAMBODIA
CUMULATIVE TOTALS AS OF 1200 HOURS, 3 JULY
US Supplied
Small Arms
Small Arms Munitions
Crew-Served Weapons.
Crew-Served Weapons Munitions
Artillery Munitions
Vehicles
Communications Equipment
Communications Batteries and Spare
Medical Supplies"
Uniforms
Ground Spare Parts/Support Item
Air Munitions
Assorted
.50 Cal
LCHR 2.75" 7 Rout*
2.75" Rkt (Heat)
Bombs.
Support/Components
.T-28 Spare Parts
Miscellaneous
Bayonets
Binoculars
Mane
? 26,250
9,650)654
1,484
'655,74o
3,330
40
323
Parts $22,515
$36,240
$291,413
$353,490
108
45,000
16
764
746
$403,316
1,120
ea*
rds
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rds
rds
ea
radios**
tons
rds
ea
rds
ea
lbs
J1688 ea
180 ea
1.200
*Includes 1,000 small arms previously unreported by MACV,
but delivered prior to 24 Jun 1970.
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ATTACHMENT 3
CAPTURED EQUIPMENT DELIVERED TO CAMBODIA
CUMULATIVE TOTALS AS OF 1200 HOURS 3 JULY
Small Arms
Small Arms Munitions-
Crew-Served Weapons
Crew-Served Weapons Munitions ,
15,288 ea
2,623,170 rds
1,292 ea .
1,963,247k rds
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