TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS, AND MILITARY ACTIVITY CHINA-NORTH VIETNAM BORDER AREA

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A?roJAPF5kAKI 2003/06/20 : CIA-R PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETA1 TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS, AND MILITARY ACTIVITY CHINA-NORTH VIETNAM BORDER AREA AUGUST 1969 COPY 12 0 29 PAGES Declass Review by NIMA/DOD Approved For ReTegfb Hem? : CIA-RDP78T04759A009 25X1 1111ff 5X1 GROUP I EXCLUDED FROM AUTOMATIC DOWN GRADING AND DECLASSI FIC A TION 0010023-9 25X1 Approved For Release 2003/06/20 : CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 Approved For Release 2003/06/20 : CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 25X1 Approved For Release 20i0176/SECREATRDP78T04759A009400010023-9 PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION REPORT TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS AND MILITARY ACTIVITY CHINA-NORTH VIETNAM BORDER AREA AUGUST 1969 NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER Approved For Release 20031eip0 sEmErf D78T04759A009400010023-9 25X1 25X1 Approved For Release 2003-raP2OS.E&RFRTO P78T04759A009400010023-9 SUMMARY This report is based on photography from and describes the development of Chinese Communist lines or communication and logistics and military facil- ities in those parts of Kunming and Canton (Kuangchou) Military Regions within 20 nautical miles (nm) of the China-North Vietnam border. The report is divided into two parts. Part 1 describes the development of lines of communication including rail, road, and water routes. There are 17 major road construction or improvement areas, designated as items 1 through 17. Part 2 describes the military and logistics itics are discussed. The areas with the highest 2A, 2B. and 2C. The report includes maps for both parts Part 2. The items and facilities covered in west to east and keyed to their respective maps. facilities in the area of study. A total of 79 facil- concentrations of facilities are designated as areas and photographs of selected, facilities discussed in the basic description are numbered generally from 1 25X1 25X1D 25X1 Ifni Approved For Release 2003/99 s 516 pe 78T04759A009400010023-9 Appro 25X1 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D ved For ReieTOP205E6afoT: CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 BASIC DESCRIPTION Part 1, See Foldout Map (Figure 1) The three primary means of transporting supplies and material from China to North Vietnam are rail, road. and water. Rail Prior to the Chinese utilized the meter gauge North Vietnamese rail system to transport material into North Vietnam and on to Kunming. This system extended from Kunming south to Hokou and into North Vietnam to the vicinity of Hanoi. then proceeded northeast to Pinghsiang. The transloading from standard gauge rail cars to meter gauge rail cars for movement into North Vietnam was accomplished at Pinghsiang until the Chinese and North Vietnamese converted a portion of the Hanoi-Pinghsiang rail line to a dual gauge (both standard and meter gauge) capability by adding a third rail to the existing meter gauge line. Standard gauge rail cars were first identified on the Kep-Thai Nguyen rail line in North Vietnam indicating that the dual gauge capability existed as far as Pinghsiang. 1,2 This dual gauge capability partially eliminated the need to transload material at Pinghsiang. Direct internal rail service to the Kunming area was provided with the completion of the Kunming-Kueiyang rail line in This eliminated the heed for the Chinese to tra- verse North Vietnam in order to supply the Kunming area, and provided a significant rail cor- ridor for the movement of material into North Vietnam. the Kunming-Hokou rail line was meter gauge and the Pinghsiang-Dong Dang rail line was dual gauge. Road '[he most recent photography of transportation across the China-North let nam reveals 14 motorable roads providing through order. Ten of these roads are in the Canton Military Region and four are in the Kunming Military Region. Seventeen major road construction or improvement areas are identified in this study. All were complete by except Item 17. which was in a late stage of construction on pho- tography of No other active road construction is observed. - 2 - Approved For Relercfp2STatrt : CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 25X1 25X1D 25X1 25X1 25X1 Approved For Release 2003/31120 SEC:REI 8T04759A009400010023-9 DESCRIPTION 25X1D ITEM 25X1D 1 from the boundary of the area of study Route 414 was observed at 23-03N 102-45E extending west to Koula at 22-59N 102-25E. By the road had been improved and widened between Koula and 22-55N 102-47E. 25X1D Photography of revealed Route 414 was serviceable from Koula west to the boundary of the area of study at 23-00N 102-05E. For a complete delineation of this road sec NPIC 25X1 25X1D 2 a bridge was observed under construction over the Red River at 23-01N 103-21E. on Route 23. The bridge was serviceable by 25X1D 3 No construction was observed on Route 24 in 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 4 5 6 7 Route 24 was under construction from the boundar of the area of study at 23-05N 103-37E south to 22-55N 103-36E. Photography of revealed the construc- 25X1D tion had been extended south to FIokou, at the China-North Vietnam border. In tion: these the road was complete except for several bridges under construe- bridges were being bypassed by fords. All construction was complete an unnumbered road was observed extending from its junction with Route 415, at 23-57N 104-15E, south to the Mifu River at 22-52N 104-12E. There was no evidence of this road in no construction activity was observed on Route 25. the route had been improved and realigned from the China-North Vietnam border at 22-55N 104-50E to 23-15N 104-35E, and a bridge had been constructed over the Panlung Stream at 22-56N 104-50E. no construction activity was observed on Route 417. The route was under construction from 23-25N 105-21E to 23-21N 105-09E in Route 417 was serviceable by I no construction activity was observed on Route 538. I a new segment of the road, extending from 22-42N 106-57E to 22-55N 106-45E. was complete and serviceable. -3 Approved For Release 2003/peipOSRIZR 25X1D 25X1D M1B P78T04759A009400010023-9 25X1 25X1 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D ved For Reieqop2oncoRep : CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 25X1 ITEM 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 DESCRIPTION 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D an unnumbered road was observed under construction from Lung- ching. at 22-20N 10651E. east to 22-23N 107-02E. The road was complete from Lungching to 22-25N 107-19E by a bridge was observed under construction over the Lung River immediately south of Lungching at 22-20N 106-51E. on Route 509. The bridge was complete by an unnumbered road was observed under construction from Ping- hsiang. at 22-06N 106-44E. northwest to 22-12N 106-44E. The road had been ex- tended 3 nm to the China-North Vietnam border at 22-15N 106-43E by There was no evidence of this road in Route 26 was improved and realigned from the China-North Vietnam border at 21-57N 106-42E to Ningming. at 22-08N 1 07-05 E. between a bridge was observed under construction over the Mingchiang River immediately south of Ningming at 22-07N 107-04E. on Route 26. The bridge was complete by No construction activity was observed in Route 542 was an unimproved road extending from a ferry crossing on the Mingchiang River at 22-06N 107-24E south to its terminus at 21-54N 107-26E. a road was observed under construction from 22-06N 107-24E south-southwest to 21-45N 107-12E. a bridge had been constructed over the Mingchiang River at 22-06N 107-23E. and the road was serviceable to the China-North Vietnam border. an unnumbered road was observed extending from a junction with another unnumbered road. at 22-06N 107-58E. southwest to its terminus at 21-55N 107-43E. The road was improved and widened between Route 536 was a trail in I the trail had been con- verted into a road extending from a ,junction with Route .?)10. at 21-42N 107-47E. south to the China-North Vietnam border at 21-38N 107-44E. 4 Approved For Releami9T10.612.0 ? CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 ttiaT 25X1 25X1 ITEM 25X1D 15 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 16 25X1D 17 25X1D Route 5001 struction on DESCRIPTION was not observed in It was in a late stage of con- and was probably serviceable by The route extends from its junction with Route 27. at 21-45N 108-20E, south to the Pailung Naval Facility (Figure 2. Facility 15). at 21-30N 108-13E. a serviceable unnumbered road was observed extending from its junction with Route 5001. at 21-35N 108-16E. east to Niutou Logistics Facility (Figure 2. Facility 16), at 21-35N 108-19E. There was no evidence of this road served extending to Lanchuanao Port Facility (Figure was no evidence of this road in an unnumbered road in a late stage of construction was oh- from its junction with Route 5029. at 21-41N 108-23E. south 2. Facility 17). at 21-36N 108-20E. There The primary water routes for transporting material from China to North Vietnam are via the Gulf of Tonkin and the Red River inland waterway system. The Pailung Naval Facility (Fig- ures 2 and 6). at 21-30N 108-13E. and the newly constructed Lanchuanao Port Facility (Figures 2 and 7). at 21-36N 108-20E, serve as logistics bases for coastal vessels and possibly for ocean- going vessels utilizing the Gulf of Tonkin. The depth of the Red River inland waterway system limits its use to powered sampans and pirogues. For tie ase 2003/06/20 CIA-RDR7 TO 759A0094 001002349 TRUCTED OR IMPROVED STANDARD GAUGE RAIL LINE ?14-1.1? DUAL GAUGE RAIL LINE METER GAUGE RAIL LINE CIA-Ruv to I 04759A009400010023-9 FIGURE i. GENERAL LOCATION MAP AND TRANSPORTATION ROUTES, CHINA-NORTH VIETNAM BORDER AREA 25X1D 25X1D 25X1 164 106 Approved For Release 2003/06/20 : CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 AREA lc (SEE FIG 5) 17 (SEE FIG 7) ? 180 16 (SEE FIG 7) 15 (SEE FIG 6) F1LIRE .2 1OSTCS ? yr ? PRESENT IN ? CONSTRUCTED OR EXPANDED SINCE V F.-AC ? A-NtOrr7 ,PETN.4A4 BORDER AREA Approved For Release 2003/06/20 : CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 ILLEGIB 25X1D 25X1D Approved F 25X1 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D FACILITY or Release 20NE6/SECREZ RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 DESCRIPTION Tungkan Probable Military Installation, consisted of one administration building, 1 and five support buildings in facility on the most recent photography of been observed. 9 Tienping Army Barracks East-northeast, at 23-21-00N 105-09-00E, 7 Irobable barracks, three messhalls, 1 There had been no change to this No order of battle has at 23-18-30N 105-27-10E, consisted of one administration building four barracks, and five support buildings There had been no change to this facility on photography ? and the facility has not been observed since that time. No order of battle has been observed. 10 Chinghsi Probable Vehicle Maintenance Area, 23-15E was not observed in 11 vehicle maintenance support buildings in most recent photography of buildings, at 23-10-45N 106- The facility consisted of three probable four probable barracks, one messhall, and eight There had been no change to this facility on the No order of battle has been observed. Chinghsi Probable \Iilitarv Storage. at 23-08-40N 106-25-10E. consisted of two administration buildings. IS barracks, one messhall, six storage buildings. and six support buildings in I There had been no change to this facility on the most recent photography of I I No order of battle has been observed. 12 Chinghsi Probable Radar Faciiity, at 22-54-00N 106-19-00E. was observed in I I It consisted of a cleared area and one small building on a hilltop by and the facility has not been observed since that time. Four cargo trucks were observed in 13 Tunehoutsun Probable Barracks Area. at 22-54-55N 107-07-30E. consisted of 20 probable barracks, five storage buildings, and five storage or support buildings in There had been no change to this facility No order of battle has been oh- on the most recent photography of served. 14 IIsinpu Probable Barracks Area. at 21-39-50N 107-57-50E. consisted of one C-shaped administration building. one classroom building or auditorium. 20 probable barracks, and ten storage or support buildings in It has not been observed on high-resolution photography since that time. No order of battle has been observed. 15 Pailung Naval Facility (Figure 6). at 21-30-28N 108-12-21E. con- sisted f one possible ponton wharf. 12 barracks, five storage buildings. and 15 storage or support buildings in Photography of revealed two finger piers. one offshore wharf under construction, and a support area with three admin'stration buildings. 14 barracks, six revetted storage buildings. 22 other - 7 - 25X1 25X1A 25X1D 25X1D 25X1A 25X1A 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1A 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1A 25X1D Approved For Release nipop6iggCRETFRDP78T04759A009400010023-9 25X1 Approv 25X1 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D ed For Releasio?MOR FACILITY A-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 DESCRIPTION :-;iorage 15 sapport or storage buildings. lite offshore wharf appeared to be complete on Tic most recent photography of The number of vessels observed fias varied from one small craft.. wo possible patrol craft. in 16 Niutou Logistics Facility (Figure 7). in 21-35-55N 1,18-19-20E. was not observed on pliott iv:n-11)1w of '11le facility consisted of two probable P01, storage tittaks under construction and at least ten storage 1.,,tildings in the most recent photography. No order of battle has been ,thset-ved. 17 LIII(AlUallit0 Port Facility (Figure 7). al 21-36-45N 1(18-20-00E. was not observed iii the facility consisted of a berthing quay under construction on it man-made peninsula and a support area ,eith one large storage building. 19 other storage buildings. one auditorium, nine b:Irracks and ten storage or support 18 buildings on the most recent photography of been observed. .1\ir N\ amine Radar Facility. v,.;is first iden-ified as a probable racial facility MI I Photography of revealed one NIOON type radar art one probalk? 1\100N F.\CE- type radar ?? ith a control Inuldinu. The facility Has not been observed on high- it ii photograph\ since that time No order of battle has at 21-34-25N 108-28-10E, Area 2k See-Foldout Map (Figure 3) This arca extends along Route 23 from the CNina-North Vietnam border. at 22-36N 103-10E. approximately 17 nm north to 22-51N 103-14E. It contains 18 logistics and military facilities. the number of buildings in Area 2:\ inci,'Isecl 50 percent and three oc- cupied antiaircraft artillery (A.1.:\) sits (Facility 18) and a radar sitc (facility 11) c A bri(lere over the Coum Stream. and North Vietnam Route 132 were completed in pt-oviding a more direct recess to north? vest North Vietnam. FACILITY DESCRIPTION Army Barracks North AL 3. at 22-49-00N 103-1 1-30E. consisted of one administration building. 41 barrack,. ;ix messhalls. and six support I uildings ml teuent photography oilThere had been no chaage to this facility on the most No order of laiittic has been observed. Approved For Releaset3/Sta:E91 A-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 25X1 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1A 25X1D 25X1D 25X1A 25X1 25X1 25X1D 25X1A Approve d For ReleaseTeR/IWERECTI DESCRIPTION Army Barracks Al. 1 (Figure of two administration buildings, six storage buildings. and ten A-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 25X1 103-13-5(1E. nine mess- 25X1A 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1A 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D FACILITY 2 3 4 5 6 (binping consisted halls, stallation plete messhalls, change five cargo Chinping sisted ings. abandoned and facility been Chinping administration 24 storage was tained two further Twenty-two Chinping and facility been Chinping observed sisted building 8). at 22-47-20N one auditorium. 54 barracks, support buildings in 'llte in- was being expanded in it was corn- and contained two administration 12 storage buildings. and 16 to this facility on the most recent buildings. one auditorium. 62 barracks, nine support buildings. There had been no further photography of "Fwentv- trucks were observed in con- storage build- to be removed change to this of battle has of one warehouses, installation and con- two messhalls. had been no Army Barracks East Al, 2. at 22-47-16N 103-15-31E. of six administration buildings, 34 barracks. five messhalls, three and four support buildings in The installation appeared in Fight buildings had roofs removed or partially the roofs. There had been no nine other buildings had holes in on the most recent photography observed. of I I No order Army Storage. at 22-46-20N 103-13-.50E. consisted building, one auditorium, buildings, and 21 support 5 barracks, two messhalls, two buildings in The being expanded in it was complete one administration building, warehouses. 75 storage buildings. change to this facility on the cargo trucks were observed Storage Area. at 22-46-05N one auditorium. barracks, and 21 support buildings. There most recent photograi)hy of in and 13 in 103-13-40E. consisted of eight sh rage buildings change to this of battle has was first and con- pits. one recent pho- four support buildings in There had been no on the most recent photography observed. Probable Vehicle Maintenance of No order Area. at 22-45-59N 103-13-40E. under construction in It was still under construction of one barracks. three vehicle under construction, and two maintenance buildings. two grease support buildings on the most 25X1D tography of No order of battle has been observed. - 9 - Approved For Release 200865fIcftti-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 25X1 25X1 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D Approved For Release TOP/oSHREllv FACILITY ( 11a rracks one nhesshall in I most recent photography ol RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 DESCRIPTION 29.-45-7)9.N 10'.1-1 lil2H consisted 1 ix barracks and 11 ii had been chailge to Ihis facility on the cHer of battle lins !Wen observed, Chinping Army Ba racksSouth \i 4. at 22-45-10N 103-13-30E, consisted of one administration building. 29 barracks. four messhalls, three vehicle maintenance tography of buildings_ three storwe building,. and 11 snoport buildings in There had been no change to this facility on the most recent pho- Sixty cargo trucks were oh fled in Iihu Storage Area !ion in liersed storage buil( 1.ecent photography o at 92-45-30N 103-13-10E fit? S. I irst observ,d under onstruc- it was c!intilete and contained three clis- There had hem n eh !nee to this facility on the most No order of bat le has been observed. Army Storagi Southwest, observed miner coma ruction in 18 storage buildings and three support buildings in the most recent photography No order of battle has been observe,' la, 22-45-10E 101-11-20E. was first was complete and consisted of ll.hinping Air Warning Radar Faciliiy. I was not oPserved on photography I I Ii is first. observed in and consisted of one \f()( 1:ONE radar. one orobable CROSS LEGS radar. m control Intildirw?s, one drive-in building. I I s pport buildings. one vehicle /fe- l-mem. and three probable automat ii weapons liosPions. There had been no change to this facility on the most recent photography of )ne van truck was tibserved in at 22-43-48N 103-13-30E, 12 \film Storage Area_ at 22-40-40N 103-09-30E w:i. first observed under cnnstruc- HIt 1( it 1 ii phy of It was complete and cor-isted of 14 storage buildings by There had been no iliange to this lacility on the most recent pho- ( hie carifo truck was obsi-ryt d in Nafatuihsun Possible POE Redistributing Point, at 22-39-35N 103-09-09E. consisted If five groups of moth -covered hot izonta POI . s- arare tanks and a with three barracks and six supporr buildings Approved For Release. SI lii support area A-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 25X1 25X1D 25X1A 25X1D 25X1A 25X1D 25X1A 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1 25X1 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1A 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D FACILITY Approved For Release 2003/06/20 : CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 TOP SECRET DESCRIPTION the buried tanks were covered by vegetation, five horizontal storage tanks were in open storage. and the support area contained 11 barracks and three support build- ings. There had been no further change to this facility on the most recent pho- tography of No order of battle has been observed. 14 N-afatuihsun Barracks Arca, at 22-39-20N 103-05-25E, contained one administration building, four barracks, and six support buildings in There had been no change to this facility on the most recent photography of No order of battle has been observed. 1.5 Mihu Army Barracks Southwest AL 3. at 22-37-30N 103-08-50E. contained three barracks. two vehicle maintenance buildings, and one support build- ing in The installation was being expanded in By the most recent photography of it was complete and consisted of one administration building. 18 barracks. two vehicle maintenance buildings. six storage buildings, and six support buildings. No order of battle has been observed. 16 Ban Nam Coum Supply Depot. at 22-37-00N 103-09-10E, was in an early stage of construction and contained nine barracks. 16 storage buildings, and five support buildings in the installation was complete and consisted of 13 barracks. 23 storage buildings. and 15 support buildings. There had been no change to this facility on the most recent photography of Three cargo trucks were observed in 17 Ban Nam Coum Barracks and Storage Area. at 22-37-05N 103-09-29E. was first observed under construction in it was complete and consisted of four barracks, three storage buildings, and four support buildings. There had been no change to this facility on the most recent photography of Four cargo trucks were observed in 18 Ban Nam Coum \AA Sites. at 22-36-30N 103-09-50E. were not observed on pho- tography The sites were first observed in and consisted of three occupied. eight-position. medium AAA sites and seven support buildings. There had been no change to these sites on the most recent photography of Seven cargo trucks were observed in TOP SECRET Approved For Release 2003/06/20 : CIA ? PRESENT IN ? CONSTRUCT EXPANDED -RDP78TO 4759A009400010023-9 ?: FIGURE 3. AREA 2A 25X1D 25X1D 25X1 25X1 25X1 25X1D 1D T Approved For Release 2003/06/20 : CIA-I DP78TO 759A009400010023-9 TOP SECRET r ,-,ii,. -? ' - --,-- ' '",' -;'-`"1- ' ,.' " ''. '''.--"'`."-? ,-.',",-- '--;""..?"t , , ., -;:-......'";,- . 'tit- iii ? ,A.;,,,i .1- T-4 .,,,, 'i:' . ' ' 1 ''', ' ;', ',e,'",","- ::,,,- . p.,,;-:-S. . ? ' ' "' - '', c.;''' -,'''', ',1'; 1,,,1?44:.,::: . .?, ? `-4-. - -'..i , .; ','' ,.. - s , , " , ;,,.. ? ? . 2 - k. 555 4 . L-Lt 61.$,E.E FIG 91:0 , ? ? NJ 7 . 0- '4,1000,70,00-00T' r-e"t 111)00-KT. :M4.) 0:110 ''''''')4 7t(s-Al ,,..;;;,; r j, .,--,.,,.,,,,,,r,'''' NA' , ,.?, c?-? 3,,?. ;,,,le--,--?;, ,,vs:T:.,-,', ,, ,) .,i-u t.' - or"" - ' rel,-4+444...,,, 4P.-? ?,,' - :,.., ... ? k " - ' ? , fb PRESENT IN ID CONSTRUCTED OR EXPANDED SINCELi me.vpr--7 4R.F.4 2! 25X1 25X1 ILLEGIB -t - Approved For Release 2003/06/20 : CIA-RDP-721-104759A009400010023-9 25X1 25X1 Approved For Release 2003/06 25X1 25X1 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1A 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1A 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1 FACILITY 5 6 7 8 9 TOP SECRET DESCRIPTION Manhun Motor Pool, at 22-31-40N 103-56-25E. was in an early stage of construc- tion and contained two barracks and two vehicle maintenance buildings in it was complete and consisted of one administration huildmg. two barracks, eight vehicle maintenance buildings, one bunkered possible POL storage tank. and 34 support buildings. There had been no further change to this facility on the most recent photography of I The number of cargo trucks ob- served has varied from nine.1 Hokou Army Barracks North (Figure 9), at 22-32-25N 103-57-40E. consisted of two administration buildings, 16 barracks. two rnesshalls. two vehicle maintenance buildings. six storage buildings. and 12 support buildings in The facility was under construction until when it was complete and consisted of five small areas with a total of two administration buildings. 25 barracks. three messhalls. 14 vehicle maintenance buildings. one multistory warehouse. 65 storage buildings. and 54 support buildings. There had been no further change to this facility on the most recent photography ofl The number of cargo trucks has varied from 36.1 Liutiaopan Army Supply Depot. at 22-31-29N 104-00-44E. con- sisted of five barracks. four vehicle maintenance buildings, two vehicle sheds. 18 warehouses. and 24 support buildings in There had been no change to this facility on the most recent photography of has been observed. No order of battle Hokou AAA Sites. at 22-30-50N I03-55-(HIE. were imder construclion and consisted of one occupied. six-position AAA site in I the sites were complete and consisted of six occupied. six-position AAA sites on t.he north and northeast edges of Hokou. 'there had been no further change to these sites on the most recent photography of Hokou Rail-to-Road Transshipment observed under construction in consisted of two rail spurs most recent photography of Facility. and tw at 22-30-30N 103-58-10E, was first It was still under construction and o warehouses (one under construction) on the No order of battle has been observed. TOP SECRET /20 : CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 Approved For Release 2003/06 0 : CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 Approved For Release 2003/06/20 : Cl 759A009400010023-9 "rniz TOP SECRET Approved For Release 2003/06/20 : CIA F gX1 ILLEGIB ctittamateiv mt 22-2.2.\, 110- a.Lui tq- comains 34 logistics and milt ar facilities anti includt's Pinglisiang Complex. the priman logistics base for Chinese support to North \'ietnarn, Sixteen major logistics facilities in the vicinity of Pinglasiang have been contl.Tucted Or expanded since v lib d.rcr L l'emained unciaangcd. 3ovt.'11 small 25X1D vehicle parking areas and at least five small militar facilities, also near Pingnsiang, are not sep- arately identified in this report. They contain a total of two administration buildings, five bar- racks. 20 storage buildings. 30 vehicle storage buildings. and 2.5 support buildings?all constructed since The remaining 15 major facilities identified in Area 2C include seven which 25X1D have her ruiner Iciect Or expanded since 25X1D FACILITY Lungching Driver 'Iraining Area. I DESCRIPTION observed in I barraclis on the abt-aldoned Lungehingi airs I acility on the most recent photography of been observed. at 22-20-00N 106-.50-0(tE. wits not 25)(1A 25X1D I the facility consisted of seven probable .ctW heen no change to !his No order of battle has 25X1D I itingch ing Probable ant Barracks North. at 22-20-50N 106-50-30E. consisted of one administration building. 1.5 probable barracks, five storage or support build- ings, and our storage buildings in I there 1111(1 been no change In 25)(1D !Ito thy niosi recent pilot r;t1 \"l 11)'1111'-' 25X1D has been observed. litingching Barracks Al, 1. at 22-18-20N 106-49-10E. consisted of one administration building 30 barracks. two messhalls. and 15 storage or support buildings in there had been no change to this acuity on the most 4 Pinglasiang Vehicle .titipply Depot North 1.1. 25X1 25X1D 25X1 5 S ? ?8( .i1 ? 10 19 .13 (SEE FIG 11 A.17 16NPINGHSIANG 150 $EE,FIG 10) 03 ? 2 CHINA 26 25 (01.1 NINGMING 34 22 ,... 29 0 21 f 28 w ? .30 a ? 3 431 32 it ? 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CONSTRUCT EXPANDED FIG 1,1R(- AREA 2C -RDP78T04 vas not observed in I at 92-09-90N 106-47- Ehe facility contained eight storage buildings and a driver training area in I It consisted of two vehicle maintenance buildings, two vehicle storage buildings. 14 storage buildings and a :1:15 ci died On Mc most lecent photographs of Ihr older of to 50 cargo of battle observed has varied from 23 cargo trucks and one flatbed tractor-trailer in Pinghsiang .\rniminition Depot. trucks in at 22-08-19N 106-46-11 E. consisted of one administration building, two barracks, eight dispersed storage buildings, and There had been no change to this facility I The number of trucks observed to eight cargo t rocks in one support building in on the most recent photography o Ii to varied [Toni ilie u tihitv truck in 59A009400010023-9 25X1A 25X1D 25X1D 25X1A 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1A 25X1D B 25X1D 25X1 25X1 25X1 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D Approved FACILITY or Release 20k6firDCREI- RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 DESCRIPTION 6 Pinghsiang Military Facility, at 22-07-50N 106-45-00E, consisted of one administration building, eight barracks, two vehicle maintenance buildings, four vehicle storage buildings, ten storage or support buildings, and three support buildings under con- struction in the three support buildings were complete and four additional vehicle storage buildings, three barracks, and ten storage or support buildings had been constructed. In the facility con- sisted of one administration building, twelve barracks, two vehicle maintenance buildings, ten vehicle storage buildings, ten storage buildings, and 20 storage or support buildings. There had been no further change to this facility on the most re- cent photography of H I The highest number of cargo trucks observed was seven, in 7 Pinghsiang Army Barracks North 2, at 22-07-10N 106-45-40E, consisted of two ad- ministration buildings, ten barracks, four quarters, and ten storage or support build- ings in The facility consisted of two administration buildings, ten barracks, four quarters, one vehicle maintenance building, nine vehicle storage build- ings, and 15 storage or support buildings on the most recent photography of The order of battle observed had varied from six AAA pieces and seven cargo trucks, in to four cargo trucks, in 8 Pinghsiang Storage Area North LL 2. consisted of one vehicle storage building nine storage ings. and one vehicle maintenance rack in change to this facility on the most recent order of battle observed has varied from at 22-07-30N 106-46-15E. buildings, two support build- ] There had been no photography OTT I The 22 cargo trucks and 20 utility trucks in to 105 trucks and 44 vehicles or pieces of equipment in 9 Pinghsiang Vehicle Storage Facility, at 22-06-25N 106-44-45E, consisted of one administration building, one barracks, one vehicle maintenance building, 11 vehicle storage buildings. and five storage or support buildings in I I Five additional barracks had been constructed by the most recent photography of The order of battle observed has varied from 291 trucks and num- or pieces of equipment in I I to none in 10 erous vehicles Pinghsiang Truck Park and Maintenance Area.I I at 22-06-45N 106- 45-08E. contained three vehicle storage buildings in r The facility consisted of one vehicle maintenance building. 13 vehicle storage buildings. and ten storage or support buildings on the most recent photography of No order of battle has been observed. 11 Pinghsiang Supply Depot North LL 2. was not observed in and was in an at 22-07-00N 106-46-10E. early stage of construction in The facility consisted of 12 vehicle storage buildings and two storage or support buildings on the most recent photography of Fifty-six cargo trucks were observed in - 15 - 25X1 25X1D 25X1D 25X1A 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1A 25X1D 25X1D 25X1A 25X1D Approved For Release 2001/e412SECIRND P78T04759A009400010023-9 25X1 25X1 For ReleasTOibliffaEt IA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 25X1 Approved DESCRIPTION FACILITY 12 Pinghsiang Army Barracks North. at 22-06-10N 106-44-55E. consisted of one C-shaped administration building. 12 barracks, one messhall, three vehicle storage buildings. and 20 storage or support buildings in The facility consisted of two C- 25X1D 25X1D shaped administration buildings, buildings. 12 barracks, two messhalls. three vehicle storage and 25 storage or support buildings Lw the most recent photography of 25X1D At least 15 cargo trucks were observed in Pinghsiang Military Barracks East. at 22-05-45N 106-45-25E. consisted of five ad- 13 ministration buildings (three C-shaped). 15 barracks, 20 storage or support buildings. and a clearing for vehicle parking id I Nine vehicle storage build- 25X10 25X1D ings. constructed since were also observed on the most recent photography I I. The order of battle 25X1D observed has varied from 18 probable AAA 25X1D pieces and 25 cargo trucks in to two cargo trucks in 14 Pinghsiang Storage Area Southwest, at 25X1D 22-05-10N 106-44-10E. consisted of one ad ministration building. six barracks, and an open stx)rage area in 25X1D 25X1D The facility was being expanded from intil the most recent photography 25X1D it consisted of one administration building. six barracks, ten probable barracks, one classroom building or auditorium, one vehicle maintenance building. 27 vehicle storage buildings. eight storage buildings. five support buildings. and several open storage areas. The number of cargo trucks observed has varied from 32 ii 25X1D 15 Pinghsiang Railroad Transloading- Yard. 25X1A Station, and Shops. at 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 22-04-20N 106-44-20E. consists of the main classification yard. the passenger station, the southwest rail-to-road transloading area. the POI. transshipment facility and the transloading facility east. a. Pinghsiang Main Classification Yard consisted of an eight-track standard gauge classification yard. a two-track standard gauge transshipment vard, a four- track meter gauge transshipment yard. a six-track meter gauge classification yard. and four large transshipment buildings between the standard and meter gauge trans- shipment yards in After the construction of dual gauge tracks from Dong Dang to Pinghsiang in an undetermined number of tracks were converted to a dual gauge capability. There had been no significant change to this facility on the most recent photography of b. Pinghsiang Passenger Station consisted of one large station. a covered walk- way, two dead-end sidings. and at least two through tracks in There had been no significant change to this facility on the most recent photography - 16 - Approved For Releaf? pow& CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 25X1D 25X1D 25X1 25X1 ease 2003/IW0 SEGRk6P 78T04759A009400010023-9 25X1 Approved For Rel DESCRIPTION FACILITY c. Pinghsiang Southwest Rail-to-Road Transloading Area (Figure 10) consisted of one C-shaped administration building, two barracks, two dead-end standard gauge rail spurs. three large warehouses, two large storage buildings. two transloading buildings. six storage buildings. 15 storage or support buildings, and a POL storage area with six earth-covered POE storage tank arrays in I I Seven bar-25X1D racks or quarters and seven storage buildings were added by I 'There were 25X1D no further changes to this facility on the most recent photography of I 25X1D The order of battle observed has varied from approximately 100 FA pieces and 80 25X1D trucks in to 24 FA pieces and 109 AAA pieces ml (Figure 25X1D 10). to 40 vehicles or pieces of equipment in 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D d. Pinghsiang POI, Transshipment Facility served area containing one large building and one small building in The large building had both standard and meter gauge tracks extending through it. There had been no change to this facility on the most recent photography of consisted of a wall-secured, rail e. Pinghsiang Transloading Facility East consisted of one large building with a meter gauge rail spur extending through it. three small buildings, and a large pond There had been no change to this facility on the most recent photography of 16 Pinghsiang Possible Army Ordnance Depot. at 22-05-00N 106-45-00E, consisted of two vehicle maintenance buildings, seven vehicle storage buildings. ten equipment stora,,e buildings. one heating plant, and 12 storage or support buildings in One additional vehicle maintenance building had been con- structed by the most recent photography of le order of battle to 64 cargo trucks observed has varied from 44 unidentified vehicles in 17 Pinghsiang Military Storage Facility East Under Construction. at 22-05-25N 106-45- 35E, contained numerous areas cleared for buildings in The facility consisted of eight probable storage on the most recent photography of 18 Chennankuan Border Checkpoint, of a border crossing point, six buildings and at least barracks. There had been no change tography of At least 15 cargo - 17 - Approved For Release 20017072(SEERFID ten building foundations at 21-58-23N 106-43-00E. consisted and a border observation post in to this facility on the most recent pho- trucks were observed in 25X1D 25X1A 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1A 25X1D P78T04759A009400010023-9 25X1 App 25X1 25X1D 25X1D 0113 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D FACILITY 19 20 roved For ReliTzef2SKORff CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 DESCRIPTION Pinghsiang N1ilitary Storage East EL 3 (Figure 11). 106-50-05E. was in an early stage of construction in the facility consisted of one rail spur. ten barracks. five vehicle maintenance build- ings. 25 vehicle storage buildings. 35 storage buildings. 15 support buildings. and extensive open storage. At least ten additional buildings: had been constructed by the most recent photography of The order of battle observed has varied from 20 flatcars (each with a vehicle or piece of equipment). 32 other railcars. and approximately 90 trucks in to 15 cargo trucks in at 22-06-50N Isiashih Vehicle Storage Area, at 22-06-45N 106-52-40E. was not observed in The facility consisted of ten storage buildings and entrances in BY the most recent photography of six of the original storage buildings had been removed and the facility consiste of one probable vehicle maintenance building, five storage buildings. and Six cargo trucks were observed in 21 Ilsiashih Military Storage Area. at 22-07-10N 106-53-20E. con- sisted of one C-shaped administration building and six barracks in 21 storage buildings and five storage or support buildings had constructed. There had been no further change to this facility on the most recent photography of L The number of cargo trucks observed has varied from 50 in to 135 in been 22 lisiashih Storage Facility East. at 22-07-30N 106-54-15E. was in an early stage of the facility consisted of one rail spur. four vehicle storage buildings. 14 storage buildings, and five tents. The con- struction on the facility continued until when it consisted of two rail spurs. seven vehicle storage buildings. 37 storage buildings (three large). and ten support buildings. At least five cargo trucks and a large-amount of unidentified ma- terials were observed in 23 construction in I Tienhsihsiang Rail Spur Construction, at 22-15-10N 107-09-50E. consisted of an approximately 0.5-nm rail bed with a parallel road in There had been no significant change in construction on the most recent photography of No order of battle has been observed. 24 Ningming Probable Military Area. at 22-09-55N 107-04-00E. consisted of two admin- istration buildings, ten barracks, one messhall. two vehicle maintenance buildings. - 18 - Approved For Relear600qtritt CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 25X1 25X1A 25X1D 25X1D 25X1 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1A 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1 25X1 25X1D Approved For FACILITY elease 2003TOP2CSEERF1iJ P78T04759A009400010023-9 DESCRIPTION 17 storage buildings, and ten support buildings in The construction on the facility continued and by the most recent photography of an additional 21 storage buildings and 20 probable storage buildings had been con- structed. The order of battle observed has varied from 17 cargo trucks in to four AAA pieces and 33 cargo trucks in 25 Ningming Air Warning Radar Facility.' was identified as a probable radar facility in CROSS LEGS radar and five vans or vehicles were 26 27 28 25X1D 29 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 30 25X1D I at 22-10-35N 107-08-30E. 25X1 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1A one 25X1D observed at the site. The facil- ity has not been observed on high-resolution photography since that time. Ningming Military Installation, of four administration buildings. storage or support buildings, and ten support buildings in I had been no change to this facility on the most recent photography of The order of battle observed has varied from at least 20 cargo trucks in to 33 cargo trucks and eight cargo trailers in at 22-08-40N 107-04-WE, consisted one auditorium. 25 barracks. four messhalls. five There Ningming- Air Defense headquarters Radar Facilities. 107-06-1(1E, consisted of one probable MOON FACE-type radar in 25X1A 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D at 22-08-50N 25X1A 25X1D The facility has not been observed on high-resolution photography since that time. Ningming Air Defense Headquarters Radar Facilities, at 22-07-15N 25X1A 107-03-39E. consisted of one TOKEN-type radar and three support buildings in The facility has not been observed on high-resolution photography since that time. Ningming Army Barracks Southeast. at 22-07-20N 107-04-20E. was not observed in The facility was under construction and consisted of at least 15 buildings in I Thirty-six probable storage buildings were observed by There had been no further change to this facility on the most recent photography of No order of battle has been observed. Ningming Air Defense Headquarters Radar Facilities. at 22-06-SON 25X1A 107-04-00E. consisted of two MOON FACE-type radars and nine support buildings 25X1DIt in There had been no change to this facility in has not been observed on high-resolution photography since that time. - 19 - Approved For Release 2003/0p0SHRIEEF P78T04759A009400010023-9 25X1 change on the most recent photography of and two missile transporters were observed in 33 Ningming Airfield SAM Site All-2, at 22-07-10N 107-08-00E, con- sisted of five launch positions occupied by probable launchers, an occupied guidance area, and a support area with 40 tents in Smoke obscured a portion of the site. By the site had been abandoned There had been no further Five probable launchers Ningming Air Warning Radar Facility,' at 22-08-00N 107-11 -00E. consisted of two \TOON FACE-type radars and five .small buildings in only the buildings remained. There has been no high-resolution P tography of this facility since that time. - 20 - Approved For Relefteffek/E9.: 25X1 25X1D 25X1A 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D ved For ReleMPOHMT FACILITY 31 Ningming Storage Area South.' 32 of 11 storage buildings in CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 DESCRIPTION at 22 - 06-20N 107-04-05 E. consisted There had been no change to this facility on the most recent photography o served. No order of battle has been oh- Ningming Airfield, I at 22-07-15N 107-07-37E, was first identified under construction in and consisted of an approximately 9,000- by 1,000-foot graded area and approximately 150 construction support buildings. Seventy trucks, 50 tractors, 50 earth scrapers, and 25 pieces of construction equip- ment were observed. The construction continued and by ]the airfield consisted of a 7,210- by 155-foot, east-northeast/west-southwest, serviceable, con- crete runway; a rail-served, POL storage area 4 nm north of the runway center; aircraft dispersal areas under construction northwest and northeast of the runway; and two support areas containing a total of one administration building, 16 bar- racks, seven messhalls, and approximately 214 storage or support buildings. By the dispersal areas contained a total of 24 revetted hardstands and a firing-in butt, and two large hangars were in the northwest dispersal area; a pos- sibly associated barracks area was identified 2.6 nm northwest of the runway center and consisted of four administration buildings, one auditorium, 32 barracks, five mcsshalls. and 22 support buildings; and a probable air-to-air missile facility was identified 1.2 nm north of the west-southwest end of the runway and contained two drive-through buildings, six other buildings, and at least 13 unidentified ob- jects. There had been no further change to this facility on the most recent pho- tography of I The order of battle observed has varied from 27 fighter- type aircraft, on to 33 FAGOT or FRESCO on to seven FARMER and 17 FAGOT or FRESCO on 34 CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 25X1 25X1A ? 25X1D 25X1D 25X1 25x1u 25X1A 25X1D 25X1D 25X1D 25X1A 25X1D 25X1 25X1 25X1 25X1D Approved For elease 2003T6P2OS.KRESTD P78T04759A009400010023-9 FIGURE 6. PAIL LING NAVAL FACILITY - 21 Approved For Release 2003p6pOSERE1p P78T04759A009400010023-9 25X1 25X1 25X1 25X1 25X1D roved For Re1W2ISE3elkeir : CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 QUAY UCON STORAG BQ IN PROBABLE POL. TANKS UCON STORAGE BUILDINGS FIGURE 7. LANCHUANAO PORT FACILITY AND NIUTOU LOGISTICS FACILITY - 22 - Approved For Relem1:12Kpail : CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 25X1 25X1 25X1 25X1D Approved For Release 2003/06/20 : CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 Approved For Release 2003/06/20 : CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 25X1 25X1D roved For ReImp 2SEZVE2p : CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 FIGURE 9. HOKOU ARMY BARRACKS NORTH - 24 - Approved For Release 2003/0Q/2Q ? TOP SECRIT CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 25X1 25X1 25X1 25X1D Approved For Release 2003/06/20 : CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 Approved For Release 2003/06/20 : CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 Appro 25X1 25X1D ved For Re4402M1 : CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 TO RAGE BIJILDINGS VEH1CLEMAINTENANCE BUILDING FIGURE 11. PINGHSIANG MILITARY STORAGE EAST LL 3 - 26 - Approved For Relemep2Keektit. CIA-RDP78T04759A009400010023-9 25X1 25X1 25X1 Approved For Release 200 0/2S414ATID 25X1 P78T04759A009400010023-9 REFERENCES 25X1 25X1D MAPS OR CHARTS ACIC. US Air Force Jet Navigation (UNCLASSIFIED) ACIC. US Air Force Operational Navigation Chart, Sheet J11, 7th ed, Oct 68, scale Chart, Sheet 37, 5th ed, Feb 67, scale 1:3,000,000 1:1,000,000 (UNCLASSIFIED) ACTG. Army Map Service JOG (G) Series 1501, Sheet NF 48-5, 2d ed, Aug 67, scale 1:250,000 (UNCLASSIFIED) ACIC. Army Map Service JOG (G) Series 1501, Sheet NF 48-6, 2d ed, Aug 67, scale 1:250,000 (UNCLASSIFIED) ACIC. Army Map Service JOG (G) Series 1501, Sheet NF 48-8, 2d ed, Aug 67, scale 1:250,000 (UNCLASSIFIED) ACIC. Army Map Service JOG (G) Series 1501, Sheet NF 48-12, 2d ed, Aug 67, scale 1:250,000 (UNCLASSIFIED) DOCUMENTS 1. NPIC. Jun-6 Jul R-210/66, Selected Transportation and Infiltration Activit Southeast Asia, No.10, 23 5M3q1 66 (CONFIDENTIAL, 25X1C 2. NPIC. R-265/66, Selected Transportation and Infltration Compendium, No. 16, 11-17 Aug 66 (CONFIDENTIAL/ 25)42E2:1 25X1 3. NPIC. Logistics Activity, China-Laos Border Area, May 69 (TOP SECRET 25X1 REQUIREMENT NPIC Project 250421 - 27 - 25X1 Approved For Release 20031per 0 SEGREO P78T04759A009400010023-9 Approved For Release 2003/10/30 %-4178T04759A009400010023-9 Approved For Release 2003/06/21f091A9MET04759A009400010023-9