A Comparative Analysis of Unit Cohesion in Vietnam

Abstract

A historical review of the United States' policies from the Roosevelt to Nixon Administration that led to military involvement in Vietnam. Reviews the military policies instituted by the Army and MACV that were designed to encourage morale, continuity, and staying power. Provides a comparative analysis of the effects of unit cohesion and combat effectiveness from an initial unit deployment in 1966 to 1970 of the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 13, 2014
Accession Number
ADA611565

Entities

People

  • Damasio Davila

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Readiness
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Deployment
  • Flight Crews
  • Governments
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • Military Police
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Police
  • United States
  • Vietnam War
  • Warfare

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  • Military Science