Viet Cong Recruitment: Why and How Men Join
Abstract
Contents: Principles and methods of recruitment; Nationalism and antiimperialism as motivating forces -- comparisons with the Viet Minh; Patriotism reinforced by self-interest; Dissatisfaction with local authority; Adventurousness; Reactions to GVN/U.S. attacks on villages; Evasion of the GVN draft; Reengaging the former Viet Minh; Appeals to former government officials; Proselyting among the GVN military forces; The large propaganda and recruitment meeting; The individual approach; Gradual involvement; The use of ruses; Women as a factor in recruitment; Forcible recruitment and conscription; and Conclusions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- ADA032187
Entities
People
- John C. Donnell
Organizations
- RAND Corporation