PLAN OF THE DAY USS VANCE (DER-387)
FPO San Francisco 96601

PLAN OF THE DAY FOR WEDNESDAY, 13 MARCH 1968

Carry out the regular underway routine except as modified below:

0600 - Enter Market Time Surveillance Area ONE.
0800 - Rendezvous with USS FORSTER for turn over relief.
0900 - (about) Assume Market Time Patrol duties.
2030 - Rendezvous with USS TALUGA (AO-52).
2100 - (about) Set the Refueling and hi-line detail.
2200 - (about) Secure the Refueling and hi-line detail.

SUNRISE-0646----- SUNSET-1857-----DUTY DIV - FOX
Underway watches Normal rotation.
Uniforms: As previously published.

NOTES:
1. Market Time: Many months were spent by most of you in these waters last deployment. For the newcomers, the mission remains the same. Seeking out and stopping VC infiltration and use of the coastal waters off Vietnam. We may also at times be called on to provide support for small patrol craft. We must be alert at all times. be responsive and know out jobs. Remember - darken ship is a must.

2. Unrep: We expect to refuel from TALUGA about 2100 tonight. This will be out first of many unreps this cruise. All hands exercise proper safety processions and lets start off with a smooth and efficient evolution. SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT.

3. Rendezvous: We expect to rendezvous with FORSTER about 0800 and will receive Market Time equipment and information on our new patrol area. Vance motor whaleboat will probably be used.

4. Free Mail: As of yesterday afternoon, all hands are eligible for free mail privileges provided the mail meets the proper conditions. All mail must be addressed for delivery to the U.S., its possessions or Canada. have the sender’s full return address and the addressee’s as Zip Code. A Complete Zip Code directory is available in the Post Office.

5. Shots: Stragglers in boarding parties who missed shots yesterday report to sick bay at 0830.

G.W. CROWINSHIELD, LCDR USN
EXECUTIVE OFFICER