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Cpl. Robert J. Arrota, USMC, Forward Air Controller,
Hill 881S, giving directions to orbiting aircraft via PRC-41 UHF
radio - Feb '68.
. Photo by, 1stLt.
Charles J. Schneider
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From left, Captain Dabney, Corporal Arrotta, and Lance
Corporal Molinau "Chunk" Niuatoa planning airstrikes around 881S - Feb
'68.
. Photo by, 1stLt.
Charles J. Schneider
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Marine sniper team on watch, north face of 881S -
Mar '68. Marine with legs exposed is treating "jungle rot"
with UV rays of sun. Sniper rifle is in case on parapet.
. Photo by, 1stLt.
Charles J. Schneider
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Artillery Marine using "BC" scope to search for enemy
towards east from 881S - Feb '68.
. Photo by, 1stLt.
Charles J. Schneider
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UH-34 helicopter shot down 21 Jan '68 on 881S.
It remained there throughout siege. Frequent nearby impacts
of NVA 120mm mortars riddled it with holes. Door guns were
"appropriated" by 881S Marines to strenghten defenses.
Photo by, 1stLt.
Charles J. Schneider
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500 lb bomb impacting about 500 yards north of 881S.
Dropped by Marine aircraft, Marine pilots were better trained in
close air support, were more disciplined to follow precisely the
Forward Air Controller's instructions.
Photo by, 1stLt.
Charles J. Schneider
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