COUNTER-INSURGENCY: VIET-NAM 1962-1963

Abstract

This paper describes the political and economic motivating forces in Viet-Nam, the strategic hamlet program, the government orginization, and briefly describes the U.S. advisory efforts. It discusses counter-insurgency, particularly the effects on weapons selectivity, the defense, transportation, communication, and offense. Examples from recent experiences in Viet-Nam are given. Patrolling and Viet-Cong responses to U.S. equipment and tatics are described, as is the role of American technology in counter-insurgency.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0422952

Entities

People

  • James T. Farmer

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Army
  • Civic Action
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Guerrilla Warfare
  • Kill Probabilities
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • National Governments
  • Terrorists
  • Training
  • Transportation
  • Urban Areas
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
  • Missile Defense Systems.