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OPERATIONS OF SECURITY PLATOON (1/5 MECH UNIT) Part 3

Description

Summary: MS, soldiers of the security platoon walk along dirt road. They approach a newly dug hole. CU, American soldier throws smoke grenade into hole. He places cover over hole and holds it down with his foot. CU, face of soldier as he looks out over grassy field. He is checking for smoke to come out other outlets of tunnel. MS, soldiers fail to find any smoke exits. They throw hand grenade into hole and depart. MS, platoon walking thru grassy field. They check out another possible tunnel site. CU, squad looks into hole. CU, soldier wiring C-4 charges. CU, soldier places C-4 in tunnel and lights fuse with a cigarette. MS, security platoon continue search in high grassy field. LS, explosion in tunnel, soldiers in fg walking back check damage. MS, crew inspect area and depart. LS, tracker dog and team follow trail left by NVA & VC. MS, dog alerts soldiers to movement in nearby brush. CU, soldier walking with dog. They walk thru field and are followed by soldiers on foot. LS, M-113 APC moving along dirt road, foot patrol in fg. LS, platoon continuing search in grassy field. CU, soldier using mine detecting equipment. He checks dirt road and surrounding area for mines.

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Collection

Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer

Series

Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection

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Date
1970
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TRT
3:45