DESCRIPTION
108 Fd Bty was deployed in the bush some 4 –5km NE of the Horseshoe at FSB Ringo YS533655.
131 SURVEY
The intended plan was to traverse from the Horseshoe into the FSB. Owing to the location and being surrounded by trees this was not possible. 131 surveyors, after examining other feasible methods to attain Theatre Grid, placed the battery on Regimental Grid only.
23. c) On 27 Dec, 108 Bty established a FSPB in YS5365. The intended plan was to traverse from the Horseshoe into the FSPB, however owing to the location of the FSPB and the surrounding trees, this method was not possible. After examining all other feasible methods the Bty was put on regimental grid.
During the month on scattered days, the surveyors assisted Topo with some of their survey work in the Province, such as providing control in various villages. This will be of assistance in up coming operations.
24. During the month on scattered days, the surveyors assisted Topo with some of their survey work in the Province, such as providing control in various villages. This will be of assistance in up coming operations.
No 24. Survey Sect. 131 Operational Report Dec 1967