PACIFICATION IN VIETNAM: A SURVEY

Abstract

This report presents a political analysis of the pacification effort in Vietnam. It is based upon numerous interviews both in the United States and Vietnam. The purpose of this paper is to present a discussion of some of the problems, policies, and actions in the pacification program in South Vietnam, and a constructive critique of certain elements in that program with primary attention directed to the Revolutionary Development Program. Some observations are made on several peripheral issues such as the urban situation, the counterforce engagement, and the counterguerrilla engagement. Specific conclusions and recommendations are made regarding means to effect improvements in both the military and nonmilitary aspects of the pacification program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0386291

Entities

People

  • Joshua Menkes
  • Raymond G. Jones

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Asia
  • Classification
  • Employment
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Military Assistance
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • Military Tactics
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Observation
  • Personnel Management
  • Security
  • South Vietnam
  • Southeast Asia
  • United States

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  • Library and Information Science/ Studies, Southeast Asia Studies, Bibliography of Vietnam and Lao Studies.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies