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ATIS INTERROGATION REPORT NO. 833　31 August 1950

FIELD REPORT (ADVATIS)　20 August 1950

Present location of the PW’s unit was 1 kilometer east of KUCHITON.

Training was taken from 16 April to 26 Hay 1950 at MUNCHON. On 10 June 1950, the unit went to the firing range and fired 3 rounds of ammunition.

1. Efficiency: Efficiency was not tip to standard due to lack of food, training and equipment.

2. Morale: Low, since most of the men were conscripted against their will and were afraid to engage in battle with the South Koreans who had better equipment.

3. Fatigue: Excessive, the troops were marched at night and very little rest was received during the day.

The mission for the Division was to capture POHANG DONG and TAEGU.

Russian Advisors: On or about 10 June 1950 PW heard that a Russian advisor was attached to the Regiment. on 18 June PW observed a Russian advisor, rank Colonel, personal history unknown, at MUNCHON. He was accompanied by the Regimental commander. His means of transportation was a Russian GAZ-67 jeep with a red star on each side and on the front bumper.

The weapon most feared by North Korean troops was artillery. PW stated that about 99% of the casualties were caused by artillery fire.