Vietnam Studies Us Army Special Forces 1961 1971

Author : Francis John Kelly
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1105814939
Total Pages : 292 pages
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Download or read book U.S. Army Special Forces 1961-1971 written by Francis John Kelly and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-05-29 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1957 58 Vietnamese soldiers were given military training by Special Forces troops. Ten years later green berets were assisting over 40,000 paramilitary troops, along with another 40,000 Regional Forces and Popular Forces soldiers. This monograph traces the development and notes the progress, problems, successes, and failures of a unique program undertaken by the U.S. Army for the first time in its history. With the withdrawal of the Special Forces from Vietnam in 1971, the Army could lay unique claim to the employment of a paramilitary force in sustained combat against a determined enemy. About the author: In 1960, Col. Kelly chaired the committee which produced the U.S. Army's first definitive approach to counterinsurgency, "The Role of the U.S. Army in the Cold War." For two years he commanded the 1st SFG, which provided multiple teams for combat in Vietnam. From 6/66 to 6/67, he commanded the 5th SFG in Vietnam. He led the Combat Development Command, Institute for Strategic and Stability Operations.

Author : Colonel Francis John Kelly
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782893571
Total Pages : 161 pages
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Download or read book Vietnam Studies - U.S. Army Special Forces 1961-1971 written by Colonel Francis John Kelly and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes 6 Maps, 25 photo illustrations, 10 Charts and 8 Tables. “As long ago as 1957, U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers were in the Republic of Vietnam, going about their business of training, advising, and assisting members of the Vietnamese Army. Despite the old Army witticism about never volunteering for anything, the Special Forces soldier is, in fact, a double volunteer, having first volunteered for airborne training and then again for Special Forces training. From a very meager beginning but sustained by a strong motivation and confidence in his mission, the Special Forces soldier has marched through the Vietnam struggle in superb fashion. “In 1957 some fifty-eight Vietnamese soldiers were given military training by Special Forces troops. Ten years later the Special Forces were advising and assisting over 40,000 paramilitary troops, along with another 40,000 Regional Forces and Popular Forces soldiers. This monograph traces the development and notes the progress, problems, successes, and failures of a unique program undertaken by the U.S. Army for the first time in its history. It is hoped that all the significant lessons learned have been recorded and the many pitfalls of such a program uncovered... “With the withdrawal of the Special Forces from Vietnam in 1971, the Army could honestly lay claim to a new dimension in ground warfare the organized employment of a paramilitary force in sustained combat against a determined enemy. I know I speak for my predecessors and successors in claiming that the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) was the finest collection of professional soldiers ever assembled by the U.S. Army, anywhere, anytime.”

Author : United States. Department of the Army
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Total Pages : 100 pages
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Download or read book U.S. ARMY SPECIAL FORCES 1961-1971 written by United States. Department of the Army and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Francis J. Kelly
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ISBN 13 : 9781422306710
Total Pages : 227 pages
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Download or read book US Army Special Forces, 1961-1971 written by Francis J. Kelly and published by . This book was released on 2006-08 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Col Francis J. Kelly
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ISBN 13 : 9781944961947
Total Pages : 240 pages
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Download or read book Vietnam Studies written by Col Francis J. Kelly and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-10 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As long ago as 1957, U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers were in the Republic of Vietnam. going about their business of training, advising, and assisting members of the Vietnamese Army. Despite the old Army witticism about never volunteering for anything, the Special Forces soldier is. in fan, a double volunteer, having first volunteered for airborne training and then again for Special Forces training. From a very meager beginning but sustained by a strong motivation and confidence in his mission, the Special Forces soldier has marched through the Vietnam struggle in superb fashion. In 1957 some fifty-eight Vietnamese soldiers were given military training by Special Forces troops. Ten years later the Special Forces were advising and assisting over 40,000 paramilitary troops, along with another 40,000 Regional Forces and Popular Forces soldiers. This monograph traces the development and notes the progress, problems. successes, and failures of a unique program undertaken by the U.S. Army for the first lime in its history. It is hoped that all the significant lessons learned have been recorded and the many pitfalls of such a program uncovered. I am responsible for the conclusions reached, yet my thought processes could not escape the influence of the many outstanding officers and men in the Special Forces who joined in the struggle. Particularly, I must lake note of the contributions of the Special Forces noncommissioned officers, without question the most competent soldiers in the world. With the withdrawal of the Special Forces from Vietnam in 1971, the Army could honestly lay claim to a new dimension in ground warfare-the organized employment of a paramilitary force in sustained combat against a determined enemy. I know I speak for my predecessors and successors in claiming that the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) was the finest collection of professional soldiers ever assembled by the U.S. Army, anywhere, anytime. Francis John Kelly Colonel, Armor 1972

Author : F. J. Kelly
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Download or read book U.S. Army Special Forces 1961-1971 written by F. J. Kelly and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Francis John Kelly
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Total Pages : 244 pages
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Download or read book U.S. Army Special Forces, 1961-1971 written by Francis John Kelly and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : United States. Army Department
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Total Pages : 227 pages
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Download or read book Vietnam Studies: U.S. Army Special Forces, 1961-1971 written by United States. Army Department and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Vietnam Studies written by and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Om US Army Special Forces tilstedeværelse i Vietnam. Styrkerne blev udstationeret i 1957 og forblev i området indtil 1971. Styrkerne trænede i 1957 58 Vietnamesiske soldater og 10 år senere var SOF rådgivere for og assisterede over 40.000 paramilitære tropper sammen med 40.000 regionale styrker

Author : Francis J. Kelly
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781519258953
Total Pages : 240 pages
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Download or read book U.S. Army Special Forces 1961-1971 written by Francis J. Kelly and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-11-12 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As long ago as 1957, U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers were in the Republic of Vietnam, going about their business of training, advising, and assisting members of the Vietnamese Army. Despite the old Army witticism about never volunteering for anything, the Special Forces soldier is, in fact, a double volunteer, having first volunteered for airborne training and then again for Special Forces training. From a very meager beginning but sustained by a strong motivation and confidence in his mission, the Special Forces soldier has marched through the Vietnam struggle in superb fashion. In 1957 some fifty-eight Vietnamese soldiers were given military training by Special Forces troops. Ten years later the Special Forces were advising and assisting over 40,000 paramilitary troops, along with another 40,000 Regional Forces and Popular Forces soldiers. This monograph traces the development and notes the progress, problems, successes, and failures of a unique program undertaken by the U.S. Army for the first time in its history.