Viet Cong Logistics,

Abstract

This study assembles a composite but incomplete picture of the Viet Cong logistics system in being in early 1967, based on interviews, translated documents, intelligence bulletins, and other sources. Insurgent logistics organization and manpower are examined at both the Main Forces divisional level and the guerrilla level. Detials are given of nonfood, food, and ordnance supply, of transportation, and of other critical logistics support functions. The support of a Dinh Tuong province Main Force battalion is then analyzed in detail as a case study, and support factors relating civilian manpower required to support one Viet Cong soldier are derived. Tables of support factors are presented as a function of resupply rate and the distance over which supplies must be carried. The population under Viet Cong control is considered to be a limiting factor. Finally, implications of the study are discussed, particularly as they relate to possible counterlogistics measures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1968
Accession Number
ADA032423

Entities

People

  • L. P. Holliday
  • R. M. Gurfield

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Construction
  • Employment
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • Families (Human)
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Grenade Launchers
  • Health Services
  • Logistics
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Hospitals
  • Military Organizations
  • Personnel Management
  • Storage
  • Therapy
  • Vegetables

Readers

  • Library and Information Science/ Studies, Southeast Asia Studies, Bibliography of Vietnam and Lao Studies.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design