The Dragon's Tale Vol VIII No 14

    Col Claude Barton came to Schofield Barracks to take over the command of the First Brigade from Col Mobley on the 10th of February 1964. It was with feelings of humility and happiness that he took command; humility in the face of the honor of such a position, and happiness to be commanding a brigade-size unit in the 25th Infantry division with the opportunities it afforded.
   Col Barton leaves First Brigade on the sixth of December to take a position as a division chief with the G-2 section of USARPAC. There are several divisions within the section, and the exact section he will head has not been specified as yet.
   The highlight of Col Barton’s command in First Brigade was witnessing the fine performance of the Brigade Task Force as it carried on the exercises during the five day Field Training Exercise at Pohakuloa on the “Big Island” in October of 1965. Many other exercises in the Kahukus were very gratifying also, but this is the one that stands out.
   Commanding the First Battalion, 306th Infantry of the 77th Infantry (Statue of Liberty) Division in the Ryukyus Campaign has been the highlight of Col Barton’s career so far. In this World War II action his battalion received the Distinguished Unit Citation for its combat action against the Japanese on the island of Ie Shima, which is near Okinawa.
   Col Barton feels that the most important things for a leader to remember are: know exactly what your job is and all you can learn about your job, work hard at your job, and set an example for everyone who observes you. He feels that the most important items for daily combat readiness are: being sure that every man from the very top of the chain of command all the way down knows his job and knows where he fits into the team, every individual doing his best in all the training he gets, and maintaining a good state of physical condition. The combination of these items can be practiced every day, and they will make every man who used them a better part of his combat team.
   It is readily apparent that Col Barton feels that good physical condition and good athletic teams help boost morale. His support of the Brigade football team this season has been constant, and his whole family joins in. Two of his daughters, Claudia and Judy, are cheerleaders for the Titans, and the words to Titan theme song were written by Mrs Barton.
   With the departure of Col Barton, First Brigade feels a sense of loss. We of the Brigade wish him every success in his new assignment.

   On the eve of my departure from the First Brigade I take this opportunity to use your fine newspaper to express my deep appreciation for the fine support given me by the GOLDEN DRAGONS during my tenure as your Brigade Commander. Without your efforts I could have accomplished nothing. With your help we accomplished a great deal. In fact, I believe we developed a brigade that is one of the finest in the Army today. We spent a great amount of time working on the basic fundamentals and this paid dividends. As a result of thiS, our many field exercises, our careful attention to materiel readiness, and physical conditioning, we have a brigade that can shoot, move, and communicate. There are the ingredients of combat. I leave the GOLDEN DRAGONS with a feeling of pride and confidence: pride in having commanded these two infantry battalions that worked hard at achieving a high state of operational readiness, and confidence that both of these find battalions will cheerfully and successfully meet any challenge. This includes beating the hell out of any enemy you may be called upon to fight.

                                                                                     Claude D. Barton

Golden Dragon, Men!

   Colonel Claude D. Barton, our Brigade Commander, will turn over command of the First Brigade to Colonel William B. Sandlin, Jr on 6 December 1965.
   Colonel Barton has commanded the Brigade since February 1964. He will be moving to Headquarters, USARPAC some time this month where he will complete his tour in the Islands.
   The officers and men of the 1st of the 14th have been fortunate in having two such fine people as Col and Mrs Barton as Brigade Commander and First Lady of the Brigade. We extend a fond aloha to both of them and wish them well in their new assignment.
   Colonel Sandlin comes to the Brigade from the G-4 Section USARPAC. We bid him a “GOLDEN DRAGON, SIR!” and welcome he and Mrs. Sandlin to the Dragon Clan.
   As most of you know by now, the GOLDEN DRAGONS will be joined by a newly organized Infantry Battalion very soon. The 4th Battalion, 21st Infantry will become the third maneuver battalion of the First Brigade. Officers and men from both the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 14th will provide about two-thirds of the personnel to make up the 4th of the 21st. This will provide the Brigade with three Infantry battalions of about equal training experience.
   It is important that we all understand the purposes behind this move.
   The objective is to provide a strong, experienced fighting team as a Brigade force. To effectively accomplish this in the shortest period of time, experienced and trained personnel from our present team will be spread over all three units. Each of the 14th Infantry battalions will provide about one-third of their officers and men. This will result in three Infantry battalions with about two-thirds equally experienced personnel. As fillers from CONUS are assigned to the 25th Division they will fill up the three battalions.
   We send our officers and men to the “GIMLETS” knowing full well they will continue to perform in a highly professional manner and carry with them the standards of excellence they have known in the past.

Right of the Line.

G. PROCTER, JR.
Lt Colonel, Inf
Commanding

   In the past two weeks or so we have all become aware of the fact that two more infantry battalions will be assigned as units within the 25th Infantry Division. These two battalions will be organized in the very near future. We all realize that in order to build something we must have material to begin with. Next we ask ourselves, “Who and how many of us will be called upon to cadre this unit”, and, “Where will the personnel come from?”
   Before we answer those two and similar questions, let us define the word “Cadre”. A cadre is a group of key personnel required to establish a base for expansion of a unit. In our particular case we will be required to furnish part of the cadre for the 4th Battalion, 21st Infantry (The GIMLETS). Another portion of the cadre will be furnished by the 1st Bn, 14th Infantry. In order to furnish our share of the cadre, one third of the officers, NCO’s and men of this battalion will be transferred to the 4/21st Infantry to form the base upon which it will be built. Shortly thereafter “fillers” will arrive until the new unit is up to strength. In like manner the losses from our battalion will be replaced by “fillers”. Now our task begins in earnest.
   Those of us who are selected to cadre the new unit must be prepared to work hard and long to mold these incoming personnel into a cohesive and effective organization. Personnel who will remain in the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry, must continue the missions already assigned to them and must also train the newly assigned personnel – our “fillers”. Within the next few weeks each of us will be finding out whether he stays with or departs from this battalion. Whichever it may be, the days ahead will be challenging and will require each of us to tackle new tasks in a “can do” manner.
   In addition to contributing to the formation of the 4th Battalion, 21st Infantry, we will also operate the Jungle and Guerrilla Warfare Training Center (JGWTC - commonly referred to as Jugwatci or Jigwitz) and Kara Village commencing 18 December. These two missions will be assigned to B Company and to Hq Company respectively, but in one way or another they will be felt and to some extent shouldered by the entire battalion.
   The JGWTC presents a week of training in the fundamentals of jungle and guerrilla warfare. It includes instruction in: Jungle first aid and hygiene; Jungle tactics; Mountaineering; Guerrilla operations; Crossing water obstacles; Shelters and field craft; Survival; Land and compass navigation. This instruction is followed by a week of practical work in some of the most difficult terrain in the world. Capt Williams and the Bravo Bandits are well suited for this assignment and have already begun their preparation for it.
   Kara Village is a demonstration of civic action which takes less than half a day. It will require certain personnel of Hq Company to become actors who represent natives in a Southeast Asian Village. None of us are well “suited” for this assignment, but by the time it is first presented, “our guys” will be well rehearsed and will put on a good show.
   The next two months will bring on some changes, some difficulties, and some opportunities. My aim is to train our new personnel as rapidly as possible and end up with a battalion that is even better than the one we have right now.

J. M. SHULTZ
Lt Col, Infantry
CO, Battle Dragons

HHC

   Headquarters Company would like to extend its congratulations to all the men who have just been promoted. These men have proven worthy of these promotions, and it is with pride that Headquarters Company announces their promotions to their respective grades.
   Being promoted from Sergeant E-5 to Staff Sergeant E6 is Edward Alphin. SP4’s receiving Sergeant E-5 stripes are SP4 Thomas B. McFarlane and SP4 John P. Stine. Being promoted from SP4 E-4 to SP5 E-5 are Harry F. Simons and Robert Smith.
   Those receiving SP4 E-4 stripes are Eugene E. Walker, Robert J. Youngquist, Daniel R. Kurtz, James Haigler, James Winsor, Randy Garner, Howard Boswell, Terry Rhode, James Brown, Samuel Walker, Clyde Hardin, Myron Williams, and James Maestranzi.
   Privates receiving their first stripe are Michael Shalifoe, Bruce L. Manuel, David Griffith, Vernon Todd, Ralph Lucas, Julio Gomez, M McFarland, Donald Wilson, James Bates, Joseph Burosh, and James White.
   Once again, Congratulations, Men.

ALPHA

   This company would like to first congratulate Charlie Company for finally removing the tree which was decorating their front lawn.
   Company A would also like to congratulate twelve new Specialist Four E-4’s. They are SP4 Hinkle, SP4 Rumley, SP4 Strup, SP4 Kerns, SP4 Helm, SP4 Friddle, SP4 Gustavus, SP4 Hooks, SP4 Armstrong, SP4 Jointer, and SP4 McCrory, and last but not least, SP4 V Stevens.
   Our congratulations also go to a new Sergeant E-5 from the Third Platoon. He is Sergeant John Walcott. He is presently SD to a Pistol Team, but will be returning to his regular duty soon.
   PFC Ray Johnson is another man who boldly stepped out and reenlisted. For some reason he wants to get off the enchanting Hawaiian Isles one year earlier than his original ETS.
   Now for a word to all you short-timers. Don’t forget to visit your re-enlistment NCO. The Army hs many benefits for you.

   “Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God.” Luke 12:6

   Confusion is one of the unmistakable marks of the present generation. Whether it be in the area of economics, international relations, religion, politics or social relation, new and diverse theories are constantly emerging to proclaim that yesterday’s meat is today’s poison. We are hard put to it to be sure of anything. Our confusion is the result of a lack of faith and trust in the eternal God.
   Jesus stands out as one who approached life with an unfaltering trust. He was sure of God’s deep concern for man – not just in big things but in little things as well.
   Such faith is not easy to come by, but is evidenced by George Washington who said after defeating General Braddock, “By the all-powerful dispensation I have been preserved beyond all human probability or expectation; for I had four bullets through my coat and two horses were shot under me, and death was leveling my companions on every side of me.” Washington survived to guide our nation in its infancy.
   Benjamin Franklin believed in God’s concern with the affairs of men. When the Constitutional Convention came to impasse and prayers were proposed he declared, “The longer I live the more convincing proof I see of this truth that God governs in the affairs of men.” The constitution was adopted and continues to be the bulwark of our freedom.
   In His teachings and in His daily life, Jesus proclaimed that God is deeply concerned with the affairs of men – even to the numbering of the hairs of his head – how much more with the decisions that affect man’s daily life.
   What Jesus believed about God determined the direction of His life; what you believe about God will be reflected in the way you live. Nevertheless, God has a hand in the affairs of his creation, and ultimately His will shall triumph with us or without us for the footfall of God is ever near, expressing His deep concern for His creation.

WILLIAM I. JORDAN
Chaplain (Major) USA
1st Brigade

L-3 CHAPEL

Sunday Services

Protestant
     0900 – Worship
     1000 – Worship

Roman Catholic
     1100 – Mass
     1200 – Mass

Sermon topic listed on bulletin board of a Los Angeles Church:
          DOES GOD SEEM FAR AWAY?    WHO DO YOU THINK MOVED?

TITANS
     TOP
          WARRIORS

   Neither team was able to score in the first quarter. Late in the second quarter the Titans were forced to punt on a 4th down and 6 situation. The Warriors took over on their own 13 yard line. A fumble gave the Titans the break they had been hoping for as they recovered the ball on the Warrior 14 yard line. With just over 3 minutes left in the first half the Titans scored. The extra point attempt failed. Two more series of downs finished the first half. The half time score: Titans 6 Warriors 0.
   Late in the fourth period the Titans threatened again after recovering a Warrior fumble on their own 41 yard line and commencing a drive that took them deep into Warrior territory. After two incomplete passes, one in the end zone, the Titans attempted a field goal. The attempt was not good.
   The Warriors fought back in vain as a strong and determined Titan line held them from a 1st down by inches. The Titans took over with 1:43 left and ran out the clock.
   Final score: Titans 6   Warriors 0.

The Broncos remain undefeated in league play. The Titans have one game left to play on Friday, December 3rd.

BRONCOS
     BUMP
          TITANS

   A safety with 3:24 left in the first period gave the Broncos the first two points of the game. The Broncos threatened again in the early moments, but a Titan interception in the end zone brought the ball out to the twenty. After making a first down the Titans were forced to punt on a 4th and 9 situation. On third down a Bronco fumble gave the Titans the ball on the Bronco 39. The Titans moved to the Bronco 20 and tried a field goal. The kick was blocked and the Broncos took over, but failed to move for a first down. The Titans came back strong in the second half. After a Bronco punt from their own 28 yard line, the Titans had the ball on their own 34. A pass picked up a first down, and excellent running up the middle set up the scoring play. A flag on a play was against the Broncos. Pass interference put the ball on the Bronco 1 and the Titans went in for the touchdown. The extra point failed.
   The Broncos refused to go down. Aided by a 15 yard penalty, the Broncos moved the ball to the Titan 2 yard line. The Titans held for two downs, but on third down the Broncos pushed over for the score. That ended the scoring for the game.
   Final score: Broncos 9   Titans 6.

   I had recently been discharged from the Army when I met a buddy, still in uniform, who had served with me in the South Pacific.
   After a hearty exchange of greeting, I gestured toward the impressive row of ribbons on his chest. “What did your girl say about all your medals?” I asked.
   “Well,” he replied, “the first thing she said was ‘Ouch’!”

   Most people can’t stand prosperity. But then, most people don’t have to.

DID YOU HEAR…

…about the new cookbook with a recipe for a real sponge cake - you borrow all the ingredients.
…about the billing clerk who went to a psychiatrist - he kept hearing strange invoices.
…about the computer that knocked off work - in order to play with the World Series batting averages.
…about the Eskimo couple who were saving for their own little igloo - and eventually, the chatter of little teeth.