LESSONS LEARNED, HEADQUARTERS, 1ST CAVALRY DIVISION (AIRMOBILE)

Abstract

During the period 1 October - 30 November 1965 the 1st Cavalry Division operated over an area of about 170km by 170 km in Binh Dinh, Pleiku, and Phu Yen Provinces. Division operations extended from the China Sea to the Cambodian Border along the axis of Highway 19, and from Bong Son to Tuy Hoa along the China Sea Coast. Operations were characterized throughout by heavy reliance on airmobility. The division base remained at its location near An Khe throughout the period. During most of the period, two brigades operated away from the base, while one brigade of 2 infantry battalions secured the division base and improved the security of the base. Brigade operations were largely search and destroy operations or pacification of areas previously controlled by the Viet Cong. The defense of the division base at An Khe, construction of barriers around the base, and a vast supply build-up continued simultaneously with tactical operations. Base defense tactical operations were characterized by battalion size or small offensive operations, daytime saturation patrolling, and night-time ambush patrols.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 10, 1966
Accession Number
AD0390501

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