LESSONS LEARNED, HEADQUARTERS, I FIELD FORCE VIETNAM
Abstract
In May, June and July of 1966, Free World Military Assistance Forces (FWMAF) with 28 Maneuver battalions, 16 US and 12ROK, supported by 16 artillery battalions, conducted operations throughout the Republic of Vietnam II Corps Tactical Zone (IICTZ). The majority of the operations during the period were oriented primarily towards destruction of the enemy by US Forces, with necessary protection for population centers and rice growing areas provided by the 2d Korean Marine Brigade in Operation Fillmore and Capitol ROK Infantry Division in Operations Bun Kae and Su Bok. Operations were concentrated in the areas in which the greatest enemy activity occurred; from the west around Chu Pong Mountain (YV8999), north to Dak Pek (YB9468), east from Soui Ca vallery (BR8066) and north along the coast to the I/II Corps boundary. Emphasis has also been concentrated on the infiltration routes along the Vietnamese/Cambodian border. There has been no significant increase in the willingness of the enemy to stand and fight, even to include defending base areas. The greatest results have been achieved when the enemy was surprised while massing his force to attack a small outlying camp such as the Special Forces Camps at Vinh Thanh (BR6160), Toumorong (ZV1336) and Dong Tre (BQ9070). Once FWMAF were brought to bear against his position, he fought only long enough to allow his forces to exfiltrate the area.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 25, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0390957
Entities
Organizations
- Adjutant General's Corps