Members of the Republic of Korea Army’s Quick Reaction Force sleep with their boots on while one of their comrades stands guard. – Vintage Photograph

The Republic of Korea Army has formed Quick Reaction Forces to maintain security south of the demilitarised zone. To counter North Korean infiltration, the Korea Defence Ministry has decided to replace National Police guarding routes used by Communist intruders with the Quick Reaction Forces. The Korean government is receiving 12.5 million (30 million dollars) worth of special weapons and equipment for counter-espionage operations.The Republic of Korea Army has formed Quick Reaction Forces to maintain security south of the demilitarised zone. To counter North Korean infiltration, the Korea Defence Ministry has decided to replace National Police guarding routes used by Communist intruders with the Quick Reaction Forces. The Korean government is receiving 12.5 million (30 million dollars) worth of special weapons and equipment for counter-espionage operations.

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23 MAR 1968 QUICK TOUGHENING The Republic of Korea (ROK) Army has formed “Cuick Reaction” forces to maintain security south of the demilitarised zone. Recently, after heavy infiltration of North Korean intruders, the Korea Defence Ministry decided to replace National Police guarding routes frequently used by the Communist infiltrators heading southward from the DMZ with these quick reaction troops. Also, in line with toughening-up anti-infiltration measures, the Korean Government will receive 12.5 million (30 million dollars) worth of special weapons and equipment for counter- espionage operations. Prompt response to trouble is the reason the members of the ROK Army’s quick reaction forces sleep with their boots on. And while they are sleeping, one of their comrades stands guard to wake them when they are needed. TOK U 3315 120368 J ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO FROM LONDON FOR FIRST PUBLICATION IN VENING PAPERS OF FRIDAY, MARCH 22nd