MACV SEER Report. A System for Evaluating the Effectiveness of RVNAF. Part 1. Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN), Vietnamese Marine Corps (VNMC), Vietnamese Navy (VNN). 4th Qtr CY 1970
Abstract
This report addresses the operational effectiveness of several components of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam. The Vietnamese Air Force portion of the report is published as Part 2. The status and performance of Regional and Popular Forces (RF/PF) are covered in separate reports, the most comprehensive of which is the MACCORDS Territorial Forces Evaluation System (TFES). Operational statistics are derived from the SEER Monthly Operational Statistics Reports submitted to MACV by US advisors assigned to ARVN/VNMC units. Significant problem areas are reported quarterly by corps senior advisors. Assessments of operational effectiveness, leadership, training, staff functions and problem areas of ARVN and VNMC units are derived from advisors' responses to the SEER quarterly questionnaire. Enemy force strength data is obtained form MACJ2. Friendly force strength data is received from MACJ1 and the Territorial Forces Evaluation System. Input for the naval forces portion of this report is received from the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Vietnam, and the Senior Naval Advisor to the Vietnamese Navy, in the form of monthly and quarterly reports.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 13, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0514794