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Accession Number:
AD0373187
Title:
EMPLOYMENT OF AIRMOBILE ARVN FORCES IN COUNTERINSURGENCY OPERATIONS
Corporate Author:
ARMY CONCEPT TEAM IN VIETNAM APO SAN FRANCISCO 96384
Report Date:
1966-02-09
Abstract:
This evaluation consists of a detailed examination of Army of the Republic of Vietnam ARVN airmobile forces employing US Army helicopters while operating independently and in conjunction with ARVN ground forces in counterinsurgency operations. Case studies of airmobile operations conducted by the ARVN 9th, 21st, and 22nd Divisions were prepared by evalutators who observed all phases of the operations, interviewed key participating personnel, and studied documents pertaining to the operation. Successful airmobile operations require secrecy in planning, surprise in execution, centralized control of fire support, adequate reserves, judicious choice of landing zones, and adequate command and control during the critical troop debarkation phase.
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pages:
0145
Distribution Statement:
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
File Size:
10.04MB
