 Consequently, prior to leaving Sinanju purpose-designed American cold-weather clothing was issued; however, with stocks in short supply only a few of the men received the equipment, even after a second issue was arranged several days later.That afternoon Coad ordered 3 RAR to resume the lead and continue the advance towards Pakchon, the next major town north on the Taeryong River.The Australians subsequently moved through the Middlesex, supported by tanks from D Company, 89th Tank Battalion.