VIETCONG STRATEGY AND TACTICS
Abstract
The author analyzes and classifies the strategy and tactics of the Viet Cong (VC) according to a typology that includes encirclement; hold-and- strike; hit-and-run (including surprise attack); attack at opportune moment; others (including raids, infiltration, defensive tactics for small contingents occupying a large area, war of two fronts in which guerrillas conduct raids behind enemy lines, attack-and-hold action). The description of each category includes a definition of the tactic, its characteristics, and one or more examples drawn from recent US combat experience against the VC in Vietnam. The author concludes that the VC will continue to fight a war of movement in which annihilation of the enemy is more important than occupying ground. The guiding principles of VC strategy and tactics are also discussed and analyzed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 22, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0682840
Entities
People
- Chung Pen-t'ao
Organizations
- Air Force Systems Command