A major problem facing the Armed Forces today is the correctional and rehabilitative treatment of military offenders. With this in mind, all personnel charged with the task of rebuilding and resocializing prisoners must be capable of performing...
This study analyzes field fortifications and their effects on combat operations during the American Civil War. This study is divided into three areas. First is the instruction and practical training on field fortifications available to the future...
Includes the naval gunfire report, air report, and artillery report of the V Amphibious Corps regarding the training and planning for the invasion of Iwo Jima during World War II contained in annex Charlie.
A summary of major lessons learned from experiences prior to the initial publication of "Lessons Learned" and reviews the first fifteen lesions which have been published. Participants include every type of operational combat unit. Produced by U. S....
Covers Operation SUNRISE, a civil-military operation to obtain complete government control of the ten provinces in the eastern region of South Vietnam, immediately north of Saigon. The operation began in August 1961, as the "Rural Reconstruction...
Covers the employment of the M113 Armored Personnel carrier in counterinsurgency operations in South Vietnam. Produced by U. S. Army Section, Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG).
Detachment 101 of the Office of Strategic Services’ development of unconventional warfare doctrine in the China-Burma-India Theater of World War II presents the practitioner of unconventional warfare a worthy model of consideration for our...
Discusses Operation “RAINDROP” as conducted by Headquarters, 23d Division in an area southeast of Ban Me Thout and south of Highway 21 during the period 28 – May 1962. Produced by U. S. Army Section, Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG).
Discusses Operation “SON CAI” which was an airmobile assault conducted in Cai Von and Sadec Districts, Vihn Long Sector, on 1 May 1962. Produced by U. S. Army Section, Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG).
Discusses operation conducted on 4-5 April 1962 in Kien Hoa Sector, by the Sector Commanders of Vinh Bin and Kien Hoa Provinces. Produced by U. S. Army Section, Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG).
It cannot be denied that the number of women who fought in the Civil War are far larger than has so far been fully recognized in history text books, which has been estimated at only 400. The women who served as Soldiers in the Civil War went to...
Lesson deals with techniques which will permit airmobile assault troops to move quickly from the landing zone to assigned objectives without loss of orientation. It suggests solutions to problems frequently encountered where language barriers do...
Looks at an operation employing a Ranger Task Force and elements of reconnaissance company, supported by helicopters conducted in Vinh Binh Sector on 2 March 1962. Air and artillery support were available but not used. Produced by U. S. Army...
Looks at Operation “Jungle Jim” (Phase I) conducted in the Dak Bron valley and the surrounding mountains between 19 February and 9 March 1962. Produced by U. S. Army Section, Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG).
Looks at the importance of methodically searching out insurgents and materiel within villages without unwarranted injury to person or property, and with minimum risk to participating units. Too often Viet Cong successfully avoid destruction by...
Looks at the period of 16-19 March, and the operation conducted in the Southwest portion of Phuoc Than Sector to affect the relocation of civilians into areas under GVN control. Produced by U. S. Army Section, Military Assistance Advisory Group...
Many historians give William Sherman total credit for the success of the Atlanta Campaign, when in fact it was the success of the Federal team as an institution. Conversely, many blame Joseph Johnston for the Confederate loss in that campaign,...