In the center of
this picture is the CO's jeep. Parked next to it is the CP (command
post) trailer, which was used as the main office for running the
company. On the outside of the trailer, was a bulletin board used
for posting messages, duty roster, orders...etc. In the rear of the
picture to the right, is the mess truck, where the meals were
prepared and served.
These pictures show the
beginning process of "setting up camp".
Once an area was designated,
the plows would come in to clear and level the ground.
During the process of clearing
the land, the rest of the company would arrive and start
setting up equipment and tents.
Plows would push up a "berm"
of dirt to encircle the camp. At night, when the plows came
in, they would back through the "entry", parking the dozers
with blades facing the outside of the perimeter for
protection.
"Mess
Truck" .
Picture on left shows the
company flag and the bulletin board, that was placed on the
side of the CP (command post) trailer.
Tents were set up inside the "berm".
Each platoon had its own area to set up in.
These pictures are of an air
strike outside of one of the 538th LCC campsites.
The picture on the left is
self-explanatory.
The picture on the right is the 548 Trak pulling secuity on
the "berm"
New recruits
coming into the company, are pictured in the foreground, next to
the tent. Supply trailers are to the left in the rear. The
"mess truck" is in the center of picture.
