Sign board reads 'VC Trail' and shows USMC (United States Marine Corps) emblem and a danger sign. Instructor explains operation of overhanging booby trap to captain Charles Robb during his visit at camp Pendleton. Captain Charles Robb examines dead fall booby trap, Man trap, Punji sticks covered by chain link fence,Spider Trap,Bridge Spike Trap and the Bamboo Grenade booby trap. He also inspects a mock VC tunnel.
Captain Charles Robb visits Camp Pendleton in California, United States. Archway sign reads 'Dong Ha Village'. Captain Robb examines the Haystack booby trap. He climbs out of the trapdoor on ground. Captain Robb puts vegetables into container. Captain Charles Robb and the instructor walk towards Asian village with a 'No Smoking' sign on archway.
Camera from hilltop, pans over an outdoor corral and collection of buildings (some quonset style) at U.S. Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, California. In the middle background, what appears to be a firing range, can be seen. Other buildings sit atop hills in the far background. Scene shifts to close view of a chestnut mare, in a private stable. A sign on the gate reads "Reckless." The mare wears a blanket displaying a staff sergeant's stripes and service ribbons. The words "Sgt. Reckless 1st Mar. Div." also appear on it. Sgt. Reckless is contentedly eating from a trough of hay set up in the pen. Closeup of her horse blanket. (Note: Sgt. Reckless is seen here in retirement. She was bought by U.S. Marines in Korea, in 1952, during the Korean war, and trained to be a pack horse for the Recoilless Rifle Platoon, Anti-Tank Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. Her decorations include: Purple Heart w/ 1 award star; Navy Presidential Unit Citation w/ 1 service star; Navy Unit Commendation; Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Korean Service Medal w/ 3 bronze service stars; Korean Presidential Unit Citation; United Nations Korea Medal; and French Fourragère. Sergeant Reckless died in 1968.)
Major General Kyle exists from a sedan and is assisted in putting on his coat by a Marine corpsman. His wife greets another woman. Marine Corps officers march with USMC emblem marked flags on Parade ground at Camp Pendleton, California, United States. Major General Kyle and General Sawyer salute with gun fire shots in the background. Spectators watch the ceremony from stand. General Kyle hands over USMC flag to General Sawyer. Hoisting of flag. Major General Fields reads message.
Members of the 5th Division of USMC (United States Marine Corps ) march during the change of command of Major General Kyle to General Sawyer. The Marine Corps marching lead by a band at the Parade ground of Camp Pendleton, California, United States. Marines give a display of M-14 rifles and others with USMC flags.
Salute and gun firing. Major General Kyle General Sawyer along with other marines stand at the parade field at Camp Pendleton, California, United States. Marine marches with the USMC flag. Marines lower their flags. USMC standing in attention salutes. Marine Corps march playing a band on the field.
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