MILITARY ACTIVITY SSU-MAO AND MENG-HAI CHINA

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• Publication Date: September 1, 1966
• Content Type: REPORT

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Ssu-mao and Meng-hai (Fo-hai) are located approximately 65 nm and 27 nm
respectively north of the eastern extremity of the Burmese border.
The military activity in the Ssu-mao area ' organizationally centered
at the Ssu-mao Infantry Division Headquarters , and is believed 25X1
to contain elements of the 39th Infantry Division of the 13th Chinese Communist
Army (See Document Reference 1). It appears that there is an infantry regiment,
an artillery regiment and divisional support elements in Ssu-mao.
A functional analysis of Meng-hai Army Barracks and Storage Depot South
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is included because it is believed to contain an infantry
regiment of the 39th Infantry Division (See Document Reference 1).
The functional analysis of Ssu-mao Army Barracks SE I and 25X
Ssu-mao Infantry Division Headquarters has been accomplished utilizing recent
overhead photography and information derived from CIA Information Report
The information contained within the Information Report compares favorably
with the pattern of installations observed on photography. Parts of the report
are used in this analysis to give insight to the function of certain areas of
the military complex where the function cannot be determined from existing
photography. When an area in either of the two complexes is analyzed using
information from the Information Report, it will be referenced.
The major functional areas of the installations contained in this
report have been outlined in yellow and are designated by letters. The
subdivisions of these major areas are outlined in red and are numerically
designated.
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1 probable headquarters building
1 probable auditorium/gymnasium
5 support buildings
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This area appears to be administrative support for the headquarters
staff. The buildings contained in this area are:
3 probable administration buildings
1 possible barracks
1 probable messhall
This area appears to be the headquarters staff billeting area (See
Document Reference 1). The buildings contained in this area are:
9 probable barracks
1 possible barracks
1 probable messhall
1 support building
This area is located on the east edge of Ssu-mao and contains divisional
and headquarters support elements. Approximately 1,250 feet north of this
area is an unoccupied AAA site that is probably used for training (See
Figure 3).
There appears to be a medium level of activity within this area. An
increase in the activity and number of vehicles occurs during the dry months
and decreases during the wet months of the year. No communications facilities
were observed in the area.
A. PROBABLE DIVISION HEADQUARTERS (Figure 1i)
This area is secured by a wall and appears to have an administrative
function. No new construction has been observed since
1. Headquarters Staff Area
The buildings contained in this area are:
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B. TRAINING AREA (Figure 4)
This area appears to be used for both vehicle driver training and
personnel training. Four driver training circles were observed on i 25X1
However, there had been a reduction to two circles in
There is an obstacle course and swimming pool in the area.
One gymnasium/auditorium and 4 support buildings, wall secured, are also
within the area. No new construction is observed since 25X1
C. PROBABLE TRANSPORTATION BATTALION (Figure 4)
This area contains a vehicle park and billeting area that is similar
to a division level transportation battalion.
The buildings contained in this area are:
5 probable vehicle/storage sheds @ 115 x 35 feet
7 storage/support buildings
11 probable barracks
3 probable messhalls
11 support buildings
Vehicle counts for this area from various missions reveals the
following:
2 probable cargo trucks
2 possible cargo trucks
1 possible cargo truck
2 probable cargo trucks
18 probable cargo trucks
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D. SUPPORT SERVICES BILLETING (Figure 4)
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area for the support services. The area is secure by a wall and contains
the following buildings:
The following buildings are observed in this area:
10 probable barracks
3 probable storage/support buildings
5 support buildings
No new construction has been observed
E. SUPPORT AREA (Figure 4)
1 probable heat plant
1 vehicle/storage shed @ 185 x 40 feet
7 storage/support buildings
8 support buildings
Three probable utility trucks were observed in this area on
. No new construction has been observed since
F. DIVISIONAL SUPPORT ELEMENTS (Figure 4)
This area probably contains military units in support of the division
(the BE name is Ssu-mao Army Barracks,
1. Possible Signal Battalion
this area
contains a signal battalion, but from available photography no
communication facilities were observed. The existing facilities
in this area could possibly accomodate a signal battalion. The
buildings contained in this area are:
17 probable barracks
2 probable messhalls
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Comparative photography of this area reveals a medium to high
level of activity. On photo coverage there was
no evidence of AA artillery, but in robable
pieces of AAA were observed.
On photo coverage I I twelve probable pieces of AAA,
(possibly 85 mm), were observed (See yellow arrows on inset,
Figure 4).
The buildings contained in this area are:
13 probable barracks
2 probable messhalls
4 equipment/storage sheds 1 @ 195 x 35 feet
1 @ 140 x 35 feet
2 @ 130 x 35 feet
4 support buildings
No new construction has been observed
3. Possible Heavy Weapons Battalion
I this is a barracks
area for a field artillery battalion. However, no field artillery
pieces have been observed on available photography. There is a
probable artillery regiment immediately north of Ssu-mao (Ssu-mao
Army Barracks NE, see Figure 7).
3 storage/support buildings
1 support building
The buildings contained in this area are:
6 probable barracks
2 probable messhalls
3 possible equipment storage buildings 1 @ 130 x 40 feet
1 @ 170 x 35 feet
1 @ 360 x 40 feet
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4. Support Area
this is a
billeting area for military judges; however, this cannot be
confirmed from photography. The buildings contained in this
area are:
3 probable barracks
1 probable messhall
2 support buildings
5. Possible Engineering Battalion
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contains an engineering battalion, but this cannot be confirmed
from photography. However, the facilities observed could possibly
house an engineering battalion. The buildings observed in this
area are:
12 probable barracks
2 probable messhalls
2 storage/support buildings
6 support buildings
This appears to be a drill field/vehicle parking area. Twelve
AAA pieces were observed on I coverage (See inset Figure 4+).
There are 6 probable basketball courts observed in the area.
The buildings contained in this area are:
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G. QUARTERS AREA (Figure 4)
This area is separately secured by a wall suggesting it is probably
a quarters area for officers and other important officials.
1 lesser ranking officers and their depend-
ents live in Area 1, while the highest ranking divisional officers and their
dependents live in Area 2. The two areas are jointly secured into distinct
building groups which substantiate the report.
Buildings contained in this area are:
20 probable barracks
1 probable messhall
1 support building
8 probable barracks
2 support buildings
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H. PROBABLE INFANTRY REGIMENT
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This area appears
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smaller units according
infantry regiment. The area
to separation of the building
pattern and by the number of building types within each area.
1. Probable Infantry Battalion
This area, which has the same pattern as Areas 2 and 3, appears
capable of accomodating a probable infantry battalion.
The buildings in this area include:
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barracks
5
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messhalls
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storage/support building
5
support buildings
No new construction has been observed in this area
2. Probable Infantry Battalion
The buildings contained in this area are:
31 probable barracks
5 probable messhalls
2 storage/support buildings
5 support buildings
No new construction has been observed
3. Probable Infantry Battalion
The buildings contained in this area are:
31 probable barracks
5 probable messhalls
1 storage/support building
5 support buildings
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5. Administrative and Support Area
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This is a probable regimental headquarters and staff billeting area.
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in this area house a guard platoon and reconnaissance platoon.
2 probable administrative buildings
8 probable barracks
1 large probable messhall
1 gymnasium/auditorium
5 support buildings
8 probable barracks
1 probable messhall
2 storage/support buildings
3 support buildings
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The parade ground in this area appears to also serve as a recreation
area. Ten probable basketball.courts are observed in the area.
The buildings contained in this area are:
to a barracks area for
an artillery battalion at this location; however, this cannot be
confirmed from available photography.
The buildings contained within this area are:
this area as a
hygiene company, but this cannot be confirmed from photography.
Buildings in this area are:
3 probable barracks
1 probable messhall
2 storage/support buildings
2 support buildings
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8. Probable Transportation Company
This area contains a probable vehicle park and billeting facilities
for a transportation company.
here is an engineering company billeted in this
area, but this cannot be confirmed from the existing photography.
On coverage of 2 probable cargo trucks and 1 possible
cargo truck were observed in the motor park and on coverage of
18 possible pieces of equipment/vehicles were observed.
The buildings in this area are:
8 probable barracks
2 probable messhalls
4 vehicle storage sheds @ 155 x 35 feet
6 support buildings
No new construction has been observed
I. QUARTERS AREA (Figure 5)
This area secured by a wall, appears to be an officers/dependents
quarters area.
The buildings contained within this area are:
16 probable barracks
1 probable messhall
9 storage/support buildings
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J. POSSIBLE DIVISIONAL LEVEL MEDICAL BATTALION (Figure 5)
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battalion in support of Tne division;
The buildings contained in this area are:
1 possible administration building
10 support buildings
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K. TRAINING AREA (Figure 5)
This area contains a large obstacle course and a large small-arms
firing range. There is extensive trenching observed in the area (See
Figures 2 and 3 for an over-all perspective of area).
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observed under construction approximately rim south of the Ssu-mao Army
Barracks SE. The structure of the buildings indicates they are probably
explosives storage buildings.
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M. PROBABLE ARTILLERY REGIMENT' (Figure 8)
This area appears to contain a probable artillery regiment. Between
coverage of I I six buildings were constructed (these
have been designated by a red asterisk). Artillery has been observed only
in Area 1 and vehicles have been observed in Area 2 and Area 3 on various
photographic coverage.
1. Probable Artillery Battalion
Each of the three artillery battalions (Areas 1, 2 and 3)
have been divided into approximately the same number of buildings.
Four of the six new buildings are in Area I.
The buildings contained in this area are:
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2 probable messhalls
6 equipment storage sheds 2 @ 80 x 35 feet
2 @ 110 x 35 feet
1 @ 165 x 35 feet
1 @ 160 x 35 feet
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date and number of FA piece sitings are:
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6.probable FA pieces
.3 probable FA pieces (see yellow arrow Figure 8)
2 probable FA pieces
2. Possible Artillery Battalion
One of the six new buildings is observed in this area.
The buildings contained in this area are:
9 probable barracks
2~probable messhalls
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1 @ 160 x 35 feet
1 @ 55 x 25 feet
3. -Possible Artillery Battalion
No new construction has been observed in this area. On coverage
of 4 vehicles/pieces of equipment were observed in
the area.
The buildings contained in this area are:
8 probable barracks
2 probable messhalls
3 equipment/vehicle sheds @ 110 x 35 feet
3 support buildings
4. Support Area
The buildings contained in this area are:
5 probable barracks
1 possible administration building
1 probable gymnasium/auditorium
1 probable messhall
6 support buildings
5. Probable Transportation Unit
This area probably has a support function for the probable artillery
regiment. On photographic coverage of 12 probable cargo
trucks are observed in this area. One new building has been construct-
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The buildings contained in this area are:
6 probable barracks
2 probable messhalls
8 probable vehicle storage sheds 5 @ 105 x 35 feet
2 @ 105 x 25 feet
1 @ 190 x 40 feet
2 support buildings
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6. Probable Headquarters Area
This area contains a parade ground and 4 basketball courts. The
buildings in this area are:
1 probable administration building
1 gymnasium/auditorium
1 support building
This is a probable officers/dependents quarters area. The
buildings contained in this area are:
17 probable barracks
1 probable messhall
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Meng-hai is located 57 nm southeast of Ssu-mao, and is reported to
contain a regiment that is subordinate to the Ssu-mao Division Headquarters.
Generally, a subordinate regiment will not be located this far from the
headquarters unit; however, the rough terrain of this area may necessitate
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that this is an infantry
regiment subordinate to the Ssu-mao Division Headquarters. Both infantry
regiments in Ssu-mao (Figure 5) and Meng-hai have a very close resemblance
to one another with relation to configuration and building numbers,.
Other buildings which seem military in appearance are observed throughout
the complex. However, they do not appear to be an integral part of Meng-hai
Army Barracks and Storage Depot South.
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A. PROBABLE INFANTRY REGIMENT (Figure 11)
This area appears to contain a probable infantry regiment. (There are
approximately the same number of buildings in each probable battalion as
there are in the Ssu-mao Army Barracks SE).
1. Probable Infantry Battalion
The buildings contained in this area are:
31 probable barracks
5 probable messhalls
3 storage/support buildings
8 support buildings
2. Probable Infantry Battalion
31 probable barracks
5 probable messhalls
3 storage/support buildings
9 support buildings
3. Probable Infantry Battalion
The buildings contained in this area are:
30 probable barracks
5 probable messhalls
3 storage/support buildings
9 support buildings
4. Administrative and Support Area
The buildings contained in this area are:
1 probable administration building
8 probable barracks
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1 gymnasium/auditorium
1 large probable messhall
5 support buildings
Also observed in this area are two probable cargo trucks.
Support Area
The buildings contained in this area are:
3 probable barracks
1 probable messhall
4 support buildings
3 probable barracks
4 possible vehicle storage sheds
17 support buildings
B. QUARTERS AREA (Figure 11)
This is a probable officers/dependents quarters area.
The buildings contained in this area are:
32 probable barracks
2 probable messhalls
1 support building
Trenching is observed throughout the area, and there are
small obstacle courses that are located parallel to each other.
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4 possible equipment storage sheds
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6. Support Area
The buildings contained in this area are:
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