Lessons Learned, Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division
Abstract
The August-October 1969 period saw a continuation of the roles, missions and functions from the last reporting period, but with an increase in the use of combined ARVN-US operations. During the reporting period, the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) conducted operations in Binh Duong, Tay Ninn, Binh Long and Phuoc Long Provinces. A continued build-up of intelligence culminated with the Communist offensive on the night of 11-12 August that consisted of attacks on most fire support bases in the Division's area of operations (AO). The major portion of the battle lasted two days while some significant contacts continued for a week after the highpoint. The decrease in enemy activity in the ensuing weeks returned the 1st Cavalry Division (AM) to the employment of small unit operations to locate and destroy enemy bunker complexes, cache sites, and interdict enemy infiltration and logistics routes and eliminate enemy forces within the tactical area of responsibility. Throughout the reporting period, the Division continuously conducted small unit combined operations with elements of the various ARVN Divisions, Ranger Battalions, Cavalry Squadrons, Regional Force/Popular Force Units, and Civilian Irregular Defense Groups (CIDG), when it moved into the AO in October. The use of combined operations has established profitable relationships and significantly improved the operational efficiency of all units involved.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 15, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0508303
Entities
Organizations
- Adjutant General's Corps