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This week's chapters open with the staff meeting at Ban Kang Mai. Much is revealed about what those in the command group have learned about conditions in Northern Laos and the rest of the Golden Triangle.
A new major character, Sergeant Bounmy, is introduced and he reveals even more new information. There are discussions of where to set up training, and the recruitment of the men for the unit. There is also a discussion of transportation and the acquisition of weapons. Responsibilities are assigned for various jobs. Mike and Bounmy will conduct a recon of a place where trucks have been hidden.
The recon of Ban Phoc Hane where the trucks are hidden reveals a number of problems. They do locate the trucks and find an additional surprise with them.
At the next meeting of the command group, Mike outlines what they have learned. Plans are made to acquire the trucks. The Lieutenant's group has located drivers, and Captain Vanh's group had located a suitable training area. Another meeting is scheduled for the next day in a different location.
These chapters weren't difficult to write, but they did require research on all of the locations plus what was actually occurring in the Golden Triangle at that time.
Enjoy these chapters. More next week.
Keep Well,
uncle jim