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During the months of January and February 1966 this unit was in the process of intense tactical and POR training. The training culminated in the completion of "NUOC NAM IL" an FTX conducted in the vicinity of Fort Banning on 1-2 February 1966. The remainder of the month of February was utilized in correcting the deficiencies noted during the FTX and continuing the training program initiated when the company was activated. In addition to the extensive training program the unit began preparation for movement Overseas. During this period, arrangements were made for the accumulation of building materials that would be difficult to obtain once in Vietnam. Used refrigerators were bought and completely reconditioned free, by the father of one of the men. so that proper refrigeration would be available in troop billets.
The advance party was formed but was to leave two weeks after the main body left because they were going to travel by air and would arrive in Vietnam well ahead of the main body. Fifteen days leave was granted to all personnel before departing for Vietnam.