THE SITUATION IN VIETNAM

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP79T00826A002200390001-9
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 15
• Document Creation Date: December 16, 2016
• Document Release Date: October 28, 2004
• Sequence Number: 1
• Publication Date: June 29, 1967
• Content Type: MEMO

DIRECTORATE OF
INTELLIGENCE
MEMORANDUM
The Situation in Vietnam
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29 June 1967
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Information as of 1600
29 June 1967
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A US Navy LST was severely damaged by an under-
water explosion while loading supplies along the
shore in Quang Tri Province. Several sharp clashes
between allied and Communist forces were reported
in widely scattered areas of South Vietnam on 28 and
29 June.
I. The Military 'Situation in South Vietnam:
Several sharp contacts were made with Communist
forces in widely scattered areas of South Vietnam on
28 and 29 June (Paras. 1-5). Three North Vietnamese
soldiers have provided additional information on the
battle in Kontum Province on 22 and 23 June (Paras.
6-9). A US Navy LST was severely damaged by an
underwater explosion early on 29 June (Paras. 10-11).
II. Political Developments in South Vietnam:
"Big"Mink's efforts to re-enter South Vietnam to run
for the presidency have not been successful thus far
(Paras. 1-4). Ky filed his official papers as a
presidential candidate on 29 June (Para. 5).
III. Military Developments in North Vietnam:
Two recently cap-
tured North Vietnamese so iers nave indicated that
a large number of the men who infiltrated with them
were lost en route through desertion, sickness, and
injuries (Para. 4).
IV. Other Communist Military Developments:
There is nothing of significance to report.
V. Communist Political Developments: There is
nothing of significance to report.
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South Vietnam Battle Statistics
1963 to week of 18-24 June 1967
-Weapons and Personnel Losses
-Viet Cong Attacks and Incidents
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