This picture is of the French Foreign Legion compound we lived in during our tour in 1964. We occupied the light area to the left and the Vietnamese were on the right.  Between the areas was a parade grounds and the buildings in the center of our area were the mess hall, showers, S-1, medical, chapel, and club.  The barracks were around the perimeter for protection.  I think it was partly set up this way for efficiency and partly the old fort mentality.  The road leading to the lower right of the picture went to the flight line.  I think that corner was taken on two wheels the night a hand grenade was thrown at a load of us in "Sweet Lips".
 
 

Submitted by:
    Warren R. Smith, former Cpl. USMC