Captured: A Prisoner of War in Vietnam

Abstract

A soldier's personal account of his captivity as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. Topics addressed include first impressions, problems encountered, lessons learned, and personal feelings. The purpose of this report is to provide information on what to expect and how to avoid unnecessary mistakes if a prisoner of war. There is insufficient firsthand information dealing with captivity available to US service members. US military personnel should be thoroughly trained in all aspects of captivity. This will ensure their survival and compliance to the Code of Conduct.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA205186

Entities

People

  • Stanley A. Newell

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Basic Training
  • Governments
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Education
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Police
  • Personnel Management
  • Prisoners
  • Prisoners Of War
  • Security
  • South Vietnam
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.