U. S. Naval Forces, Vietnam Monthly Historical Summary for November 1971
Abstract
Enemy activity was generally light throughout the riverine areas of Vietnam during November. The enemy did, however, step up his pressure against the Mekong River Convoys to Phnom Penh. November also saw the first shipping harassment on the Long Tau Shipping Channel in the Rung Sat Special Zone in over a year. In line with the trend of decreasing USN presence in Vietnam, a new advisory concept for riverine operations was inaugurated during the month. This concept, called MOAT (Mobile Operations Advisory Team), envisioned the withdrawal of all riverine advisors, replacing them with a mobile team based in each TRAN HUNG DAO AO which would travel to various locations within the AO whenever its services are needed. The efforts of Coastal Surveillance Forces were hampered throughout November by severe weather conditions persisting since the end of September. November also saw the decommissioning of the Third Naval Construction Brigade, ending most of the Seabee involvement in Vietnam. Overall Navy strength in country continued to decline during the month. As of 30 November, 8,923 Navy personnel remained in country, 1,474 officers and 7,449 enlisted.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- ADA953903