Lessons Learned, Headquarters, II Field Force Vietnam
Abstract
Enemy level of activity during the quarter was somewhat lower than the previous quarter. The quarter witnessed the start of the Fall Campaign on 11-12 August, with a highpoint of enemy action that appeared to be a less intense, but more sustained effort than the highpoints of the Summer Campaign. The September effort was quite similar to that of August, featuring ground probes and standoff attacks. The attacks by fire during these actions were generally of light intensity and were scattered throughout the corps zone. Enemy efforts were continued in outlying areas, as during the Summer Campaign, but several indicators revealed emphasis on strengthening his infrastructure and the continued use of military actions to further his political goals. The close of the quarter saw the enemy continuing his prolonged period of relative inactivity. The bulk of his divisional forces remained in base areas engaged in resupply and training activities. Intelligence indicated that the provisions of COSVN Resolution Nine were being studied and would serve as a basis for the Winter-Spring Campaign. The resolution indicated that the Winter-Spring Campaign was intended to be a decisive effort to force a US withdrawal, thwart the Vietnamization of the war, and disrupt the pacification program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 17, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0507319
Entities
Organizations
- Adjutant General's Corps