OPERATION BOLO

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Abstract:

Effective military deception MILDEC enhances an operations possibility of success. JP 3-13.4 defines a ruse as a cunning trick designed to deceive the adversary to obtain friendly advantage. Operation BOLO was a tactical deception plan that affected North Vietnamese commanders ability to make accurate and timely decisions. Robin Olds devised a ruse to deceive the North Vietnamese by developing tactics using visual and emission control EMCON procedures. He also gathered intelligence on adversary commanders to formulate a deception game plan and affect the enemys decision-making capabilities.

Author(s):
Antua, Javi
Author Organization(s):
AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE, AIR UNIVERSITY MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Pagination:
0010

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

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Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_3.1.3_Maneuver to Influence; JCA_2.1.4_Evaluation; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_2.4.2_Evaluation; JCA_2.4_Analysis Prediction and Production; JCA_2.3_Processing and Exploitation; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1_Force Support
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
Vietnam War, electronic warfare, case studies, deception, electronic countermeasures, military tactics, perception
Keyword(s):
MILDEC(military deception), Operation BOLO, military aircraft, aircraft signatures
Report Date:
2009 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2017 Jan 24