YOUR DUTY IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC The information contained in this packet is for use in orienting new arrivals to units serving in the United States Forces, Dominican Republic, Comanders are encouraged to supplement this naterial ‘with information applicable to their specific units,i m1, i. ve ‘YOUR DUTY IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC comnts Message from the Comanding General History of United States Forces Dominican Republic History, geography, culture of Doninican Republic ‘Your responsibi iti: Policies that affect. you: 8) of USFORDOMREP ) of your unitMESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDING GENERAL I take this opportunity to welcome you to one of the newest comands in the United States military service: United States Forces, Dominican Republic. Ae a nember of this comand you are also a menber of the Inter-tnerican Peace Force, another new comand, ‘The IAPF is the first combined hemispheric military force and functions as the military arm of the Organization of Anorican States Our history is brief but distinguished, Our accomplishments are many. We have contributed mich toward the establishwent of peace and democracy 18 4 country that vas recently almost denied these privi leget We of the command are pleased to have you here with us in the Dominican Republic and you can be proud of the command to which you now belong. Daring your tour of duty here, I ask that you serve proudly and with honor to yourself, the comand and’ your country, ROBERT R. LIMVILL Brig. Gen, USA Commanding2 May 1965 “There are times in the affairs of nations when great principles tested in an ordeal of conflict and danger. This is such a time for the American nations. "at stake are the lives of thousands, the liberty of a nation, and the principles and the values of all the American Republics, “Tat is why the hopes and the concern of this entire hemisphere are fon thie Sabbath Sunday focused on the Dominican Republic. ‘In the dark mist of conflict and violence, revolution, and confusion, At Le not easy to find clear and unclouded truths. “But certain things are clear, And they require equally clear action." Theoe words were spoken on Sunday 2 May 1965 by President. tyndon B, Johneon as he told the Anerican people of the sending of U.S. Forces into ‘the Dominican Republic, Thie in part explains why you are here, This orientation 4e to bring to you an understanding of why you are here, your ‘mission and what my be expected of you ase mesber of U.S. Forces Dominican Republic. Our history here began when priority messages began flashing back and forth between the Pentagon and Fort Bragg, N.C., on 26 April 1965. These mossages signified the beginning of an unprecedented operation for the XVIII Mrborne Corps and its 82nd Airborne Division, ‘The vorld had been alerted to a growing crisis in the Dominican Republic whieh posed a threat to the safety of Anerican and other foreign nationals in the Caribbean nation. on Saturday 2 April, revolution erupted in the Dominican Republic. Elements of the military force overthrew the government of Donald Reid Cabral fon Sunday the 25th. By Wednesday the 28th, the Doninican police and governnent, Authorities adaitted that they could no longer provide protection for civilians and that U.S, forces vere needed. Shortly thereafter President Johnson announced to the nation, and to the world, that U.S, troops were being sent to the Dominican Republic to protect, American citizens and other foreign national: Formal alert for deploynent to the Donintcan Republic came to the 624 (11 Anerican) Airborne Divieson headquarters at Fort Bragg by midnight, 26 Aprile The Division was directed to form a brigade conbat, tean of to battalions with support elements for parachute operations. ‘This alert marked the division's first call to combat since World War IT and also the beginning of a significant development in inter-American relations,sust two days later, at 1945 hours, 1,750 troops loaded aboard 33 ©2130 Hercules aircraft and were airborne,” The support phase of the eperation ealled for #ix C=12ks and 10h 6-130. ‘The initial plan called for a parachute drop into San Isidro airfield, ten nileo east of Santo Doringo, and the expansion of the airhead to the Orama River birdge, the eastern gateway to the city. At thie point the primary purpose of ‘the operation ws to protect Anerican lives and assict An the evacuation of U.S, citisens and foreign nationals from the city ‘which bad become a mijor battleground, The force, by now two hours airborne out of Fort Bragg, received orders to cancel the parachute operation and to land at San Ieidro which had been declared a secure area, At 0200, 30 April, the firet plane landed, Otters followed in quick succession and within an hour the entire brigade was on the ground, The ekill of the U.S, Air Force's Tactical Air Command pilote was dexonstreted by the fact that only two lights were used on the rumay. Control tower Anstructions were given by a U.S. Navy officer who happened to be at the airfield, Within © few hours an additional 111 cargo aireraft had landed at San Inidro and had discharged tons of supplies, ammunition, and equipment. ‘The heavy drop-rigged loads had to be manhandled off the aircraft—« herculean taek. There vas very Little confusion. The brigade moved quickly and quietly. Equipment and supplies were unloaded without mechanical handling and the troopers began moving toward their objectives. This was how U.S, soldiers found thensely. on an unfamiliar tropical, Many of the troopers, as well as many ind noncommissioned officers, had never before heard & shot fired in anger, and none were sure of what the dawn Would bring. But rigorous training, discipline and high morale—the hallmarks of the XVILI Airborne Corpe—paid off. ‘The 824 troopers on the scene moved rapidly tovard the river near ‘the Osama bridge. By 1500 a bridge-head was firmly established. Vico Admiral Kleber S. Masterson, Joint Task Force 122, was in over~ 211 command at thie tine. “His force also included the 3d Battalimn of the 6th Marines, which had arrived on 28 April and had established an International Seourity Zone (1SZ) for the evacuation of American and other foreign nationals, The ISZ served as a haven for refugees, The Hotel Embajador within the sone was used as an assenbly point for evacuation, At 0030 the next day, 1 May, Lieutenant General Bruce Palner, Jr.) commander of IVIII Aibome Corps arrived in Santo Domingo from Fort Bragg with a onall staff. His orders were to take conmand of all land forces ashore; six days later General Palmer succeeded Vice Admiral Masterson as joint cormander in the area. All troops of his command were designated U.S. Forces, Doinican Republic. Included in the comand were the 82d Airborne Division; 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, comanded by Brigadier General John G. Boukers and U.S, Air Force unite commanded by Major General Marvin L. MeNickie. U.S. Navy unite, commanded by Vice Admiral John S. McCain, Jr., provided offshore surveillance and support for land ForeThe mission was complex, In addition to military operations, U.S. Dominican Republic was charged with responsibility for the saf ‘evacuation of people leaving the Dominican Republic, distribution of food and medical supplies to all regardless of mtionality or faction, and for establishing stable conditions in an effort to bring about a political settlement under the guidance of the Organisation of American State A most significant aspect of the mission—one which became more evident as time went on—was to make possible the establishment of a democratic regime in the Dominican Republic in accordance with the desires of ite people. It became apparent that the most immediate action would be to secure ‘4 safe route through the city for evacuation of American and other foreign civilians, ‘A reconnaissance patrol from Troop A, 1st Squadron, 17th Cavsiry (of the 624) moved out on 1 May to link up with Marines in the Inter- national Security Zone located in western Santo Domingo. ‘The patrol met, Fesiatance and lost two men killed-and five wounded, A decision was mde to open a corridor on 2 May. The route selected was the shortest between the 8624's bridgehead and the nearest point held by the ith Marines, Another consideration wae that the route avoided known strongpoints. In the very early hours of 3 May, the 24 Battalion of the 325th Infantry and the ist and 24 Battalions of the 505th Infantry moved out. to ‘secure the corridor. The nove was planned as & night operation so as to Avoid the involvesent of innocent civilians as well as to surprise any strongholds. The novenent of the three battalions was orderly even though St was at night and in a strange city. The tactice used by these battalions were striking. Using a leap frog method, one battalion would move out, secure an area, and hold it. The next battalion in line would pass through the area held and advance and hold. The third battalion then moved through the two battalion areas land advanced to the Marine position, thus forming @ link-up, They encountered only Light resistance and contact was made with the Marines an hour and 1h minutes later, The U.S. paratroopers began widening the corridor the next morning, 1 may, in order to minimise direct fire in the area. It wae during this period that the well-trained U.S. troopers conducted themeelves in # nanner that speaks well of their discipline and morale, In Santo Doningo, it was crystal clear that military operations, other than maintaining already secured soneo and keeping the rebels and loyalist troops apart, mst give way to the political and humanitarian missions of establishing a free government and feeding hungry people, So, after U.S. troops were fired on in direct violation of the cease-fire agreements, they. returned the fire only in selfadefense and upon orders fron sector conanders, Tt was not uncommon to see a U.S. trooper, shot at the night befor: working long hours during the day distributing surplus food provided by ‘the Agency for International Developeent. This food was given to hungry people of both sides,By thie tine, it becane evident that the crisis in the Dominican Republic would be anything but short-lived. A system of rotation within the 24 was set up whereby each unit would pull a tour of duty on th Line, ‘The Marines! front-line duty vas along the eastern perineter of the International Security Zone. The U.S. Air Force and Navy responded to the situation with an admirable and rapid transport of troops and materiel. During the first three days, C-1308 of Tactical Air Command left Pope Air Force Basey N.Coy very five minutes for Santo Domingo. A total of more than 30,700,000 pounds of cargo was airlifted and by 5 August nore than 55 million pound ad been flow to the Dominican Republic. Air activities of the Air Force and Marine Corps included patrols by 1008, F-10hs, RF-101e, F-he and P-Ge based in Puerto Rico. U.S. Mavy units and Military Sea Transport Service contract ships transported 10,870 long tons of cargo. Some 50 Navy ships patrolled offehore to prevent the infiltration of subvereives, arms or materiel into the country. ‘The result of this mosive effort in transporting troops and equipment remulted in the U.S. Joint comand at one tine reaching a total of 23,000 officers and men: 13,700 Army, 8,200 Marine Corps, and 1,100 Air Force supported by 11,500 avy. ‘Through the Organisation of American States, an Inter-Anerican Peace Force, the IAPF, vas established, General Palmer was directed to sign for the United States the docuzent which finally provided for the force, Comprising this force are soldiers from Costa Rica, Brasil, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay and the United States, The Costa Ricans were first to arrive, landing at San Isidro Airfield on 15 May. General Hugo Panssco Alvin, Brasilian Arey, was named commander of the IAPF and General Palner was nined the deputy comander, U,S, Forces, Dominican Republic, was then couposed of IVIIT Airborne Corps (Forward) and other personnel on temporary duty here fron poste throughout the United States. Supply matters were handled by U.S. ath ‘Support Brigade (~), and troopers of the 824 Airborne Division then manned ‘the corridor and the wostern half of the International Security Zone, They provided a ready force for energencies. The Marines of the th Expeditionary Brigade were wdthdramm in early June, They vere replaced by a brigade of troope fron several Latin American countries While the Peace Force vas busily engaged in manning the corridor, the rebel force, at 0730 hours on 15 June, suddenly opened fire on mesbere of the Peace Force guarding the line that sealed the rebels in downtown Santo Domingo. ‘This violation of the cease-fire agreement brought back the street fighting of the early days of the crisis. U.3. paratroopers held their fire for more than an hour, but after an increasing volune of small-arms fire sprayed into their positions, they oped up. ‘The paratroopers found it nec ary to eubdue rebel strong potnte in erder"ts Fecaie's’ sore dofecsiis periaser, uring the aayre fighting, ratianting’ te revelos they seited 30 city blocks clong the perimeter Uz SINUSES "Ree eleyte vital slectrte power planty often s targst SE Sttactey nas secured well bonind obr Lines ke one recut. af thie operation, Frou that outbreak an uneasy peace took over with only occasional sniper activity and scattered firing taking place, It was a delicate Siteation, The Ad Hoc Comittes of the OAS worked long and hard for « Regotiated settlement and a provisional govemment.On 3 Septenber 1965, Hecter Garcia—Godey, a long time Dominican statesman and lawyer was sworn in as Provisional President of the Dominican Perublic. One of mis major problens was how to de-nilitarize the Ciudad ueva (new city) occupied by the former rebel forces, Negotiations to solve this problem continued until 25 October 1965, when President Godoy asked the IAPF to enter the Ciudad Nueva and restore peace and normalcy to the area. At 0430 hours, troops of the 624 Airborne Division and the Latin American Brigade entered the city quietly. The first armored unit, Co. Cy Ath Bn, 68th Armor, from Fort Stewart, Ga., which had arrived here on 18 October helped to form a balanced military force and accompanied the JAPF on the move into Ciudad Nueva. This action not only denied the rebel force their last stronghold but has brought about a considerably more peaceful atmosphere in the city of Santo Doningo. A systen to reduce the forces here has been in effect for several months. By careful ahd systenatic phasing out, the US Forces Doninican Republic was reduced to its present size. The Ist Brigade, 82d Airbome Division and sone support elements are ail that rerain of the 82d Airborne Division, as the divisional unite retired to their hane station at Fort Bragg. On 13 January 1966, Brigadier General Robert R, Linvill assumed comand of United States Forces Doninican Republic and became Deputy Commander of the IAPF as Lieutenant General Bruce Palmer Jr., returned to Fort Bragg to resume command of the XVIII Airtome Corps, Concurrently General Hugo Panasco Alvin, commander of the IAPF returned to Brasil and Division General Alvro Alves de Silva Braga becane the new IAPF commander. mr ‘MME DOMINICAN REPUELIC (Geography) Adventure, drana, tragedy, and a modern renaissance combineto make the Dominican Republic one of the most unique and interesting countri in the Western Heniephere. Its history began Decesber 5, 1192, with Columbus! discovery of the island he christened "La Isla’ Espanola" (the Spanish Island), later to be known as Hispaniola, You will often hear it called by its Indian name - Quiequeya. | iene OR ate ae oe sign tin of aus sere 4 Se etry cian inti ‘The island is located between Puerto Rico and Cubs and is about 900 miles from Florida, The country's topography is the most rugged and Complicated in the Greater Antilles in which it is the second largest {sland, Its tropical climste is noderated by cool ocean currents and the trade winds, which accounts for a fairly even temperature (72°-83°) throughout the year. Dominican Republic is divided into 26 provinces, The capitol city, Minto Doningor formerly called Ciudad Trufilo, has a population of about 367,000,(HISTORT) donination— the country's early history is primarily one of Buropean strat Spanien and lever the French soo left the Leland in 1005. For the pert 22'yeare Haiti extended ite control over the entire teland, jscericordia Juan Pablo Duarte, on 27 Feb 18h, marched to the gate of La Mis and proclaied the independence of the Dominican Republic. Marching to the gate of El Conde, Rosario Sanches hoisted the first Dominican flag (red and blue squares separated by a white cross). ‘Te firet president and dictator was General Santana who served five terme in office and annexed the Dominican Republic to Spain in 1861. ‘This was done, in preference to letting the country fall into the hands of Haiti again. ‘Two years later the Dominicans revolted against Spain and again Decame an independent country. After the final expulsion of Spain in 1866, the Dominicans applied for Statehood in the United States, Opposition to thie nove by Senator Charles Sumer caused the annexation to be defeated by a single vote in the United States Senate, Because of a staggering debt and pressures from various Buropean powers, the Dominicans in 1905 asked the United States to take control of the country's customs, At that time 4t appeared that the country's future was approaching & period of donestic tranquility. Instead, the country was throw ito political chaos by the assissination of then President Caceres. A new President was elected but the Doninican situation was again unsettled, In Noveaber 1916 President Woodrow Wilson, to safeguard thie ares from hostilities, authorised the landing of U.S. Marines on Dominican soil and the establishment of a military government. The Marines remained in the Dominican Republic for eight yea1 ‘The government of the United States later reached on agreement with Dominican leaders for « transfer of power to a constitutional government. In 192k, & Dominican provisional government conducted democratic elections in which General Horacio Vaeques was chosen president and a ‘congress elected. The last American Marines departed immediately after the presidential inauguration in July 192k, restoring Dominican sovereignty. Until 1930 a calm atoosphere prevailed in the Dominican Republic and then disaster struck again as the people prepared for another free election. On the eve of the elections, the then head of the Dominican Army, General Rafael I, Trujillo, seixed pover through a military coup and imposed ‘upon the country a 31 year period of absolute personal rule, Trujillo miled with an iron hand backed by an enlarged police force employing strong enforcenent measures, Trujillo had been one of the first enlisted men to enter the constabulary organized by United States Marines, He rose quickly from the ranks and was appointed Chief of Staff of the reorganised Dosinican Army. Wnile exercising the highest military authority, he ignored the constitution and had himself "elected" president on May 16, 1920, From then until he was cut dom by assassins! bullets on May 30, 1961, he ruled in a dictatorial manner. The Dominican Republic became @ virtual fief of Trujillo and his fanily. His family fled the country with an stimated $200,000,000,Following Trujillo's death, Dr. Joaquin Balaguer led the country until elections could be held. ‘In 1963, Juan Bosch, a former university professor in exile, was elected president. He encountered many problems Anaomich as hie party lacked leadership in depth and he ws accused of making conesssions to leftist minorities, Asa result, business slowed ‘and the country again began to flounder, To avert approaching anarchy, the army, by a coup dletat, extled President Bosch and aaned a provisional governnent to try and get the country on its feet until elections could be held again. The provisional civilian regine headed by a three man junta, or ttiumvirate, announced ite intentions to hold elections and to surrender office toan elected government at the end of ite! two year mandate, The United States recognized the Triumviat 4iplonatic relations xith it on Decesber 1h, 1 and entered into On Saturday, April 2h, 1965, while U.S, Axbassador W. Tapley Bennett was conferring ith officials of the U.S, Government, revolution again erupted in the Dominican Republic, Elemente of the military forces, banded together with other non military factions and overthrew the recognised governaent. This group, knom as "the rebels", were divided, Some wanted to restore Juan Bosch while others opposed hie restoration. Those who ‘opposed Bosch's return fermed a military committee in an effort to control the country. The others tock to the streets ani began a revolt in bebalf of Juan Bosch, Control and effective government dissolved in conflict and confusion. On the following Wednesday the OAS received a full report on the bloodshed and violence in Santo Domingo. It was then that President Johnson appeared on a natiomde radio television broadcast, 2 May 1965, and announced to the American people that he was sending U.S, Forces into the Dominican Republic. y ‘YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES IW THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Wow that you have been assigned to duty in the Dominican Republic, it ie imperative that you becone inmediately axare of your responsibilities ‘as an American serviconan serving in & highly sensitive position in a country that bas just undergone a bloody revolution and has not as yet recovered from the effects. First of all, to be realistic, you shold know that many Dominican citinens are not pleased by the presence in their country of foreign troops and are reluctant to recognise the violent and dangerous circumstances that forced the United States and later the Organisation of American State to send troops into the strife torn Dominican Republic. Our mission here today, however, is to maintain stability in this ‘country 80 that honest and free elections can be held in a democratic way according to schedule in 1966, Although this mission doss not currently Involve fighting, our ability to accomplish thie mission is directlyrelated to our combat ability; namely, the capability to defeat any hostile forces which may attempt to deny our objective of holding the Dominican elections on tine. ‘The Dominicans recognize the fact that the Intererican Peace Force constitutes the most potent force for peace that existe in their country today. This does not necessarily make our presence here nore palateble to them, Tere {9 good reason to believe that the farther we cane from the cariy taye of Viclence and blosdahed thet marked the revolution, the fore reasonable the Doninican people will becone in their attitide tovard ti, There are mry hopeful signe tint the Dominicane wl eventually Becone sore friendly and aceept our presence for what it 48 intended=—« Toree to Bring about peace and stability. ach of us who are serving in the Conmand mist underetand our | ition here and act accordingly. We are not here in the role o ‘Secupying force, In oir éay to day contacts with the people of this land Nernst be very correct. We mist be understanding and we must utilize bur American sense of fustice and fairplay. However, when the occasion denande we must react Firmly but within the bandaries prescribed by our official duties, Our attitude mst reflect the traditional dignity, pride, and soldierly bearing of the United States servicesan, We can, of course, be friendly if the situation calls for it but keep in mind that, at this time, many Dominicans are inclined to reject ‘an ostentatious display of friendship. Let them make the first overtures and even then it ie wise to move sloviy and at a polite distanc Learn to speak Spanish, Even if you learn only @ few basic words and phrases you will find that it will be a great help to you during your tour of duty here. It will also help to bring about a better understanding Detween the nations of the hemisphere that are represented here. ‘You may well be taunted by some of the more unruly elements of the population and sooner or later you'll hear the familiar "Yankee Go Home!™ Girected at you. Wat et? ignore it, the best vay te 7 It will pay you to leam where you are permitted to go and where you are prohibited from going. It is wise to go with a group and it" hot @ good practice to go off by yourself, particularly at night. Keep avay from rallies and political demonstrations unless your duty requires you to be in the vicinity, Use common sense and you can avoid possible involvenent in serious aneidents that could end tragically for you, Doninicans are extrenely proud of their caintry and its culture. After all, thie ie the first land to have been discovered in the We: Hemiophere. And Santo Domingo the firet city to be built anyxere in the Anericas. Recall that it was alnost 105 years old when the pilgrims ‘yegan forming our om colonte:Remenber too, that people south of the border a In wany places it’ta perfectly ac: but We a American a160. stable to call ourselves Americans, t to the exclusion of peoples from other parts of the Americas. North Americans, They are South Anericans. Be modest in talking to the local people, The bragging Tankes does more harm than good and certainly ie not respected, We are here as neutrals and have no political sides in the affairs of the Dominican Republic. These people believe just as strongly in their political parties as we do in ours at home. When @ discussion on political questions starts, the best advice for an outsider is to listen and "keep quiet". TRE OTHER AMERICANS You will be coming in contact with persons other than Dominican while you are here. Primarily they will be the norbere of the Inter ‘American Peace Force who are here with the United States Forces to accomplish the same mission. They are the Brasilians, Paraguayans, Costa Ricans, Hondurans, and Nicaragians. 411 speak Spanich except the Brazilians who ‘speak Portugue Many members of the U.S. Forces nave become fast friends and firm adnirers of these Latin American troops who serve with us in the Doninicar Republic, Their record of service here is adnirable and they have stood with us shoulder to shoulder through both military and political confliet. They deserve our respect, friendship, and cooperation. Get te know them better, You will find it a rewarding experienc ‘The formation cf an inter-Anerisan peace force began May 3, 1965, hon the United S:ates presented a draft to the Organization of American States calling for the governments of Anerican states that were capable ot doing 20, to make contingents of their military forces available to the council to assist in carrying out the mission of the OAS committee. It was noted that the OAS was obligated to safeguard the principles of the OAS Charter and to do everything possible co that in aituations such fas prevailed in the Dominican Renublic, appropriate measures could be taken to reestablish peace and nommal democratic conditions. On May 6, by a vote of th in favor, five against and one abstention the Tenth Meeting of the Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Relations of the OAS approved the formation of an inter-American force, ‘The resolution provided for the transfomation of forces presently in the Dominican Republic into another force, not of one state or group Of separate tates, but that of the OAS, It was resolved that the forces would form an inter-American force and operate under the authority of the OAS ministers. The caineil decided that the sole purpose of the force was to cooperate in the restoration ‘of norm) conditions in the Dominican Republic, mintain the security of ite people and the inviolability of hunan rights, and establish an atroephere 9f peace, thus permitting democratic institutions to function properly‘The United States informed the council that its forces presently in ‘the Dominican Republic would be made available to the inter-Anerican fore jend an Army ‘The Honduran government notified the OAS that it wuld s unit to be used as part of the force, and Nicaragua and Coste Rica also Indicated that they would Joint the inter-dmerican farce. A company of 250 Honduran troops arrived in Santo Doningo May 1h. Shortly after, 20 Costa Rican policenen and a company of soldiers from Micaragua arrived. Brasil dispatched 1,250 man to join the inter-American fo-ce, including an infantry battalion, a military police platoon and a company of Marine The OAS, on May 22, asked the Brasiian government to name the comander of the Joint force, and asked the United States to designate 4 deputy comander. General Hugo Panasco Alvim was naned by Brazil to head the force, and the U.S. selected Lieutenant General Bruce Palner, Jr. already in the ‘republic as commander of U.S. force: With the arrival of Latin Anerican troops, some U.S, forces were withdraw from the republic, and Paraguay placed a company of infantry at ‘the disposal of the force on June 26, augeented subsequently by & commnication- platoon to support the Latin American Brigade ani the Fraternity Battalion. ‘The Secretary-General af the OAS, Jose A. Mora, and commanders of the United States, Brasilian, Costa Rican, Honduran and Micaraguan forces signed the following document May 23, 1965. + The Inter-American Force is hereby established ‘the Organisation of American States, a force of 2, Te Inter-American Force shall consist of the Unified Comp né and the national contingents of member states assigned to it. 3, Te Unified Command shall consist of the Commander of the Inter Awerican Force, the Deputy Comander and staff. 4s The commander of the Inter-American Force shall exercise option! control over all elenants of the force, He shall be responsible for the performance of all functions assigned to the force by the OAS and for deployment and assigneent of the units of the fore Mesbers of the force shall remin in their respective national During the period of assignment to the force, they shall, however, serve under the authority of the OAS, and be subject to the inetructions of the comander through the chain of command, Command of all rational contingents ‘Jess operational control, shall remain vested in the comanders of the respective national contingente.” ‘The Paraguayan commander signed the docunen’ after se arrival. hors ME U. COMMUNITY IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC You vill also find that there is a rather large group of U.S. citisenr who, with their wives and children, live and work here in the Dominican, Republic, Sone are U.S. State Department and other governmental agency employees while a good many more are independent business mon engaged ir various comercial enterprises,‘They are a typical cross section of the people you wuld mest in your hometown. In general, they are a friendly group of people who have frequently gone out of their way to open their hones and have extended their hospitality to the U.S. servicenen in the Dominican Republic. ‘They can be very helpful in many ways, particularly in helping to acquaint you with the country, ite people and its customs. The U,S, citizens here in the Dominican Republic have a right to expect the same courteous and respectful treatment that your family would expect from members of the United States military if we were there instead of here, Act accordingly. As United States citizens they are proud of you and the Job you are doing in thie country. Don't let then down, Renenber, they will be here long after the military force has departed, They must live with the results, good or bad, of what we accomplish here, We have discussed three different groups of people that you will probably came in contact with while you are a menber of this Conmand. The Doninicane, the Latin American menbers of the IAFF, and the U.S. civilian citizens living in the Republic, All human beings respond to certain basic rules of behavior, Here are sone that you should cultivate: 1, Be courteous and correct in your conduct. 2, Be sincere; don't overplay your hand. 3. Be fair in your dealing with othe kus Be proud of your service and your country - but don't be a braggart. 5. Respect the laws and customs of others. ‘Your tour of duty here can be pleasant and revarding, In this country you can look for and find good friends and interesting experiences. On the other hand, not unlike our om country, you can look for trouble and find it without too mich difficulty, You alone will be the one who decides which it will be "POLICIES There are a number of basic USFORDOMREP policies that all new comers to the comand should be avare of. They are either directive or advisory in nature and are listed below by subject and the cor Tespondence placing them in effect. (if this material is presented as a classroom orientation, the instructor should review each of the policies pointing out particularly how they have been applied at the unit level. If the material is given to a new arrival to read then attach your unit policies to thie orientation packet), UNIFORM — (Standards of Conduct) USFORDOMREP Circular 600-50, 12 Jun 655 change 2, 16 Nov 65; change 3, 9 Dec 65. SECURITY of WEAPONS — USFORDOMREP Circular 600-50, para 6, 12 Jun 655 change 2, 16 Nov 65; change 3, 9 Dec 65. USPORDOMEP Circular 1-42, 9 Jur 65. VEHICLE ACCIDENT PROCEDURE & OPERATION OF CIVILIAN TYPE MOTOR VECHILES (Not property of U.S. Governnent) — USPORDOEP Circular 385-54, 1 Sep 653 USFORDOMREP Circualr 1-55, 20 May 65. SAFETY — Command Safety, USPORDOMREP Circular 385-1, 2 Jun 65, Water Safety, USFORDOMREP Circular 385-2, 31 Jul 65, change 1, 9 Dec 65. Accident Preventive Training, 385-3, 31 Sep 65; Defens ‘Tropical Storms, 3 Jun 65, change 2, 1h Sep 65. IBAVE (Ordinary to CONUS) — Message 28108, Aug 655 26192, change to. REST & RECUPERATION LEAVE — USPORDQIREP Circular 28-1, 2 Aug 65. OFF-LIMITS, RESTRICTED AREAS & RESTRICTIVE HOURS — USFORDOMREP Chreular 600-20, 1 Dec 65, change 1, 9 Feb 66, PE PRIVILMOES — USFORDOMMEP Circular 60-10, 17 May 65, change 1, 2h Wow 65, USFORDOMREP CirewlAr 60-20, 26 Nov 65. Discussions with newomen — there is no prohibition against anyone ‘talking With newonen, All wonbers of the command are however, cautioned. to talk only about their om epectfic unclassified duties referring all other queries to the nearest information officer, This particularly refers to operational plans, serious incidents, troop strengths and Unit missions, The nearest information officer should be made aware of any news queries as soon as practicable, ee 2