If asked what the command surgeon does, most Army officers would respond, "Advises the commander on the health of the command." When asked what a medical unit commander does, the response will be, "Directs the execution of healthcare." These...
After Action Report reviews redeployment of the 173d between June 14 and August 25, 1971. Its intention is to assist other units which may be tasked with redeployment. Report is primarily concerned with how affairs were conducted; issues that arose...
Discusses Operation “RAINDROP” as conducted by Headquarters, 23d Division in an area southeast of Ban Me Thout and south of Highway 21 during the period 28 – May 1962. Produced by U. S. Army Section, Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG).
Summary of Operation Prior to Departure for Okinawa- Upon notification that the Brigade Task Force was to participate in Exercise Quick Release, alerting instruction had to be disseminated to all units making up the task force. A list of minimum...
This monograph describes the development of the U.S. military command and control structure in Vietnam. The focus of the study is primarily on the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV), and the U.S. Army in Vietnam (USARV). It is an...
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A collection of three orientation documents prepared by the U.S. Army Military Assistance Command, Vietnam. The first is a paper on Viet Cong Tactical Doctrine; it is a general summary of Viet Cong tactics and methods of operation in the Republic...
Looks at Operation “Jungle Jim” (Phase I) conducted in the Dak Bron valley and the surrounding mountains between 19 February and 9 March 1962. Produced by U. S. Army Section, Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG).
Looks at an operation employing a Ranger Task Force and elements of reconnaissance company, supported by helicopters conducted in Vinh Binh Sector on 2 March 1962. Air and artillery support were available but not used. Produced by U. S. Army...
Looks at heliborne operations, “CA CHEP,” conducted in An Glang province, 15 March 1962. Produced by U. S. Army Section, Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG).
Discusses a Viet Cong initiated ambush occurring in the vicinity of Trung Lap, Binh Duong Province, 4 April 1962. Produced by U. S. Army Section, Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG).
The purpose of this Lessons Learned is to review in detail enemy capabilities, the tactics he uses for standoff attacks, combat experiences which have demonstrated both weaknesses and strengths in countering these attacks, and countermeasures which...
The purpose of this Lessons Learned is to cite two examples of accidental herbicide damage and to review the measures that can be taken to eliminate the causes of the damage. Produced by U. S. Army Section, Military Assistance Advisory Group...
Discusses the shared US and Government of the Republic of Vietnam (GVN) policy of "Vietnamization" This policy includes all factors – political, military, economic, social and psychological – which would make it possible for the GVN to assume...
This Lessons Learned is a summary of a combat operation in the VI Corps Tactical Zone, South Vietnam. In this operation, a small outpost manned by territorial units, was attacked by a large enemy force. Through pre-planned and well executed...
This lessons learned is devoted to the subject of communications security. It adds strong emphasis to the need for sound and secure communication techniques; strict circuit discipline; and meticulous adherence to existing communications...
Looks at issues involved with the procurement system and the requirements of the U.S. Army in the area of air tactical mobility. Makes several recommendations based on cost and the inevitable phase-out of over-age aircraft. Digitized by the...
This thesis examines recent American attitudes towards war; the role of construction in the theater of operations from World War I to the present; present trends effecting future base development planning and execution; base development planning...