Operational Art in I Field Force, 1965 to 1967
Abstract
I Field Force effectively conducted operational art from 1965 through 1967 under the leadership of LTG Stanley Larsen in the II Corps Tactical Zone (II CORPS). This accomplishment is all the more noteworthy considering LTG Larsen and his staff built I Field Force in 1965 and continued to receive most of the subordinate forces through 1966. The monograph outlines the effectiveness of LTG Larsen and his staff in conducting operational art in the central highlands in the early days of the Vietnam War. The monograph does not answer how or why the U.S. and her allies failed to save a competent South Vietnam; rather, this study demonstrates I Field Force effectively conducted operational art from 1965 to 1967 in aligning tactical tasks to achieve the strategic aims provided by MACV. I Field Force achieved success in the lines of operations against their enemy and towards the population. Although I Field Force succeeded along their lines of operation, their efforts in spreading this message were not as strong as possible.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 17, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA580697
Entities
People
- John E. Turner
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College