MARINE COMBINED ACTION CAPABILITIES. THE VIETNAM EXPERIENCE

Abstract

A study was initiated of the Marine Corps Combined Action Program with the objectives of improving the performance of combined action units in Vietnam and of developing a capability to upgrade local indigenous security forces engaged in counterinsurgency in other areas of possible commitment. The first phase of this study involved a detailed analysis of the program as it presently operates in Vietnam-placing Marine squads in the villages of I Corps to work with the Vietnamese Popular Forces to provide village security, upgrade the PFs, gather intelligence, and perform civic action and psyops-and investigates the objectives, techniques, potentialities, and limitations of the concept. Recommendations are made for improvement in the present program and for further development of the concept, which is seen as a highly effective and efficient counterinsurgency method deserving of wider application.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0704499

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  • Bruce C. Allnutt

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