An Analysis of Civic Action in Selected Underdeveloped Countries.

Abstract

Military policy contributes to foreign policy in emerging nations through the activities of Military Assistance Advisory Groups (MAAGs) and Military Missions. These U.S. advisory groups are able to support both the welfare and independence of underdeveloped countries through the concept of civic action. Civic action involves the use of military forces on projects that will raise socio-economic standards. Suitable projects are improvements in education, training, public works, agriculture, communications, health, sanitation, and public administration. The purpose is twofold; to raise the standard of living, and to improve the relationship between the participating military forces and the indigenous population. Five case studies are examined, in the Philippines, Malaya, Laos, Korea, and Vietnam. Ten guidelines are developed for the use of officers assigned to MAAGs or Missions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 18, 1964
Accession Number
ADA365714

Entities

People

  • Neil B. Mills

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Department Of State
  • Employment
  • Government Procurement
  • Health Services
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Science
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Political Systems
  • Public Administration
  • Recreation
  • Students
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Library and Information Science/ Studies, Southeast Asia Studies, Bibliography of Vietnam and Lao Studies.
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
  • Systems Analysis and Design