Usaf Fac Operations In Southeast Asia 1961 1965

Author : Office of Office of Air Force History,U. S. Air U.S. Air Force
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1508933847

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USAF, Fac Operations in Southeast Asia, 1961-1965 by Office of Office of Air Force History,U. S. Air U.S. Air Force Pdf

This study is the first of a two-part history of Air Force forward air control operations in Southeast Asia. Part II currently in preparation, will take the story through the years 1965-1970, a period which witnessed many thousands of air control missions flown in support of U.S., South Vietnamese and Allied ground combat units during operations against enemy forces. In this narrative, Major Rowley describes the many problems which faced the first air controllers after their arrival in South Vietnam in early 1962. He discusses their efforts to overcome the language barrier and help train Vietnamese Air Force personnel, their role in establishing a centralized air control system, and the tactics and techniques they developed during the years prior to President Lyndon B. Johnson's decision in 1965 to dispatch large U.S. ground forces to Southeast Asia to help thwart the attempted conquest of South Vietnam by the North Vietnamese. Major Rowley's study is one of a series of historical works currently being written by Air Force historians on air operations in Southeast Asia. His account is based on primary source materials in the Office of Air Force History; the USAF Historical Archives at Maxwell AFB. Ala.; the Air University Library; and the records of the Air Staff and the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force. The author has examined official correspondence- - letters, memoranda, and working papers- -plus a variety of historical studies and reports, including organizational histories. Interviews with forward air controllers and other key personnel-conducted both by the author and other military historians- -also were drawn upon. Transcripts of these are available in the Office of Air Force History or in the collections of the Historical Archives at Maxwell AFB. Ala.

Author : Ralph A. Rowley,Robert N. Ginsburgh,U.S. Office of Air Force History
Publisher : Military Bookshop
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05
Category : History
ISBN : 1780399987

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The Air Force in Southeast Asia by Ralph A. Rowley,Robert N. Ginsburgh,U.S. Office of Air Force History Pdf

Recently declassified study written in January 1972. Describes the many problems which faced the first air controllers after their arrival in South Vietnam in early 1962. He discusses their efforts to overcome the language barrier and help train Vietnamese Air Force personnel, their role in establishing a centralized air control system, and the tactics and techniques they developed during the years prior to President Lyndon B. Johnson's decision in 1965 to dispatch large U. S. ground forces to Southeast Asia to help thwart the attempted conquest of South Vietnam by the North Vietnamese.

Author : Robert Frank Futrell,Martin Blumenson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Southeast Asia
ISBN : IND:30000139656304

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The United States Air Force in Southeast Asia by Robert Frank Futrell,Martin Blumenson Pdf

Author : Ralph A. Rowley,U. S. Office of Air Force History
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-12
Category : History
ISBN : 1780396562

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The Air Force in Southeast Asia by Ralph A. Rowley,U. S. Office of Air Force History Pdf

Recently declassified study from May 1975. Complete study except short foreword is missing.

Author : Robert Frank Futrell,Martin Blumenson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Southeast Asia
ISBN : UIUC:30112105065624

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The Advisory Years to 1965 by Robert Frank Futrell,Martin Blumenson Pdf

This publication is the first of a series titled The United States Air Force in Southeast Asia. It tells the story of the Air Force's involvement in the region from the end of the second World War until the major infusion of American troops into Vietnam in 1965. During these years, and most noticeably after 1961, the Air Force's principal role in Southeast Asia was to advise the Vietnamese Air Force in its struggle against insurgents seeking the collapse of the Saigon Government. This story includes some issues of universal applicability to the Air Force: the role of air power in an insurgency, the most effective way to advise a foreign ally, and how to coordinate with other American agencies (both military and civilian) which are doing the same thing. It also deals iwth issues unique to the Vietnamese conflict: how to coordinate a centralized, technological modern air force with a feudal, decentralized, indigenous one without overwhelming it, and how best to adapt fighter, reconnaissance, airlift, and liaison planes to a jungle environment. Additional volumes in this series will tell the story of the Air Force in South Vietnam, in Laos, and over North Vietnam until the cessation of the Air Force's direct role in 1973, (Author).

Author : Carl Berger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Vietnam War, 1961-1975
ISBN : UOM:39015038921451

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The United States Air Force in Southeast Asia by Carl Berger Pdf

Author : Office of Office of Air Force History,U. S. Air U.S. Air Force
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1508919836

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USAF Plans and Operations in Southeast Asia, 1965 by Office of Office of Air Force History,U. S. Air U.S. Air Force Pdf

This study highlights USAF plans, policies, and operations in Southeast Asia during 1965, especially as they were significantly changed by the President's key decisions to bomb North Vietnam and transform the U.S. advisory role in South Vietnam to one of active military support. The author focuses on USAF participation in the development of policy for prosecuting the war, the build-up of U.S. military strength in the theater, and the gradually intensified air operations against enemy forces in South Vietnam, North Vietnam, and Laos. USAF Plans and Operations in Southeast Asia, 1965 follows two other recent studies by the USAF Historical Division Liaison Office dealing specifically with the war: USAF Plans and Policies in South Vietnam and Laos, 1964 and USAF Plans and Policies in South Vietnam, 1961-1963. In addition, the USAF Historical Division Liaison Office is currently preparing a companion study of Air Force plans and policies dealing with personnel, logistics, construction, and other activities during 1965 in support of the operational forces in Southeast Asia.

Author : John Schlight
Publisher : Department of the Air Force
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015014588795

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The War in South Vietnam by John Schlight Pdf

United States Air Force in Southeast Asia. Documents the Air Force's support of the ground war in South Vietnam from 1965 to early 1968. Includes sections on the air campaign conducted during the Communists' siege of the Marine camp of Khe Sanh. Also contains several appendices, a glossary, and bibliographical notes.

Author : Robert Futrell,Martin Blumenson
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1477599118

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The United States Air Force in South East Asia: the Advisory Years To 1965 by Robert Futrell,Martin Blumenson Pdf

This publication tells the story of the United States Ari Force's involvement in the region form the end of the second World War until the major infusion of American troops into Vietnam in1965. During these years, and most noticeably after 1961, the Air Force's principal role in Southeast Asia was to advise the Vietnamese Air Force in its struggle against insurgents seeking the collapse of the Saigon government. This story includes some issues of universal applicability to the Air Force: the role of air power in an insurgency, the most effective way to advise a foreign ally, and how to coordinate with other American agencies (both military and civilian) which are doing the same thing. It also deals with issue unique to the Vietnamese conflict: how to coordinate a centralized, technological modern air force with a feudal, decentralized, indigenous one without overwhelming it, and how best to adapt fighter, reconnaissance, airlift, and liaison planes to a jungle environment.

Author : John Schlight
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 1410200396

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The War in South Vietnam by John Schlight Pdf

Set in the time of greatest intensity during the Southeast Asia war, The War in South Vietnam: The Years of the Offensive, 1965-1968 describes men and machines living and working in an alien environment. In 1965, when the United States first began to take a full-scale combat role in the war in Southeast Asia, the Air Force was called on to provide direct fire support and airlift to the ground forces. Men and planes adapted admirably, ultimately flying more missions, dropping more bombs, and delivering more men and supplies, with a lower loss rate, than in any previous conflict. The aircraft involved in this war ranged from ancient lumbering propeller planes to sleek supersonic jets. While most aircraft flew traditional missions, others found new roles - huge intercontinental nuclear bombers performed close air support and transport aircraft were used as gunships. Because of this war and the way airmen accomplished their tasks, Air Force thinking was modified, and the realization of the need for a response to all levels of conflict set the tone for future Air Force doctrine.Involved with the conflicts in Southeast Asia throughout his 31-year Air Force career, Col. John Schlight, USAF, Retired, flew aircraft in Indochina in support of the French during the early 1950s, was deputy director of the Air Force Project CHECO (Contemporary Historical Evaluation of Combat Operations) in South Vietnam in 1969 and 1970, and head the Vietnam War Section in the Office of Air Force History from 1977 to 1981. With a PhD in history from Princeton University, he has taught military history at the United States Air Force Academy, the National War College, and at universities in the United States and overseas. He is the author of Monarchs and Mercenaries and Henry II Plantagenet and editor of The Second Indochina War. Colonel Schlight's last assignment with the Air Force was Deputy Chief, Office of Air Force History. He is currently Chief of the Southeast Asia Branch at the U. S. Army's Center of Military History in Washington, D. C.

Author : Ralph A Rowley
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781939335128

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Close Air Support In Vietnam by Ralph A Rowley Pdf

This study traces the development of close air support tactics and operations in South Vietnam from 1961 through 1973. The early years (1961-64) witnessed the buildup of Farm Gate operations and introduction of the Tactical Air Control System (Barn Door). Tactics evolved for the 0-1 Bird Dog FAC and for such strike aircraft as the T-28 Trojan, B-26 Invader, and A-lE Skyraider. Ordnance problems were tackled and headway made. During the buildup (1965-68) the 0-2A Skymaster and OV-10 Bronco bolstered forward air control. Strike operations were strengthened by the F-100 Super Sabre, B-57 Canberra, F-4 Phantom, F-5 Freedom Fighter, and A-37 Dragonfly. Gunships (the AC-47 Spooky, AC-130 Spectre, AC-119G Shadow, and AC-119K Stinger) also gave excellent assistance to group troops. Support of Special Forces commenced. Inroads were made on problems of coordination, command, and control of tactical air power. Tactics were further refined to meet the changing needs of close air support. In the final period (1969-73) the OV-10 acted as an armed FAC. The A-7 Corsair II entered the war. In 1973 the pullout of American troops began. Lastly, the study discusses the A-10 close air support aircraft.

Author : Robert Frank Futrell,Martin Blumenson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Southeast Asia
ISBN : OCLC:760749985

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The United States Air Force in Southeast Asia by Robert Frank Futrell,Martin Blumenson Pdf

Author : U. S. Military,Department of Defense,U. S. Air Force (USAF),U. S. Government
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1521319383

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The United States Air Force in Southeast Asia 1961-1973 - Official Account, Air Operations in South Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, B-52, Airlift, Refueling, Reconnaissance, Rescue, Logistics, Medical, POWs by U. S. Military,Department of Defense,U. S. Air Force (USAF),U. S. Government Pdf

This U.S. Air Force (USAF) publication is an account of USAF activities in the Southeast Asia conflict from 1961 to 1973. It makes no pretense of being a comprehensive history of the war, or even of Air Force participation therein--not because it lacks historical authenticity (it contains only verifiable material), but simply because it is, by design, limited in scope and depth. Official, definitive histories are in progress but will not be widely available for several years. In the interim, this book can help fill a void in public knowledge of the Air Force's experience in Southeast Asia.That experience was marked by great frustration-frustration flowing from the lack of a clear, definable, attainable objective and means for measuring success in achieving that objective--frustration arising from constraints that could only appear unreasonable to airmen--frustration from stringent rules of engagement which tended to offset advantages in skill and technology. This, however, should not be permitted to obscure the great dedication and zeal with which the men and women of the Air Force invariably carried out the job given them in Southeast Asia--despite the fact that missions, tactics, and targets frequently seemed inconsistent with their experience, training, and doctrine. The entire episode provides eloquent testimony to the disciplined professionalism of Air Force people. This effort to chronicle and depict some of their wartime activities should contribute to a broader understanding of the Air Force role in the Vietnam War.I. INTRODUCTION * by Carl Berger * Origins of the War * The U.S. Air Force in Indochina * Kennedy Administration Policies * II. AIR OPERATIONS IN SOUTH VIETNAM, 1962-1964 * by Dr. R. Frank Futrell * The National Campaign Plan * Effects of the Buddhist Crisis * Efforts to Revitalize Military Operations * Continuing Military Reversals * III. THE IN-COUNTRY AIR WAR, 1965-1972 * by Lt. Col. Ralph A. Rowley * The Combined Campaign Plan * The 1968 Tet Offensive * Vietnamization and Withdrawal * IV. THE AIR WAR AGAINST NORTH VIETNAM * by Jacob Van Staaveren * Rolling Thunder, 1965-1968 * The Bombing Pauses * The Communist Spring Offensive, 1972 * The 11-Day Air Campaign * V. INTERDICTION IN THE LAOTIAN PANHANDLE * by Jacob Van Staaveren * Introduction of New Tactics * Commando Hunt * Lam Son 719 * Additional Commando Hunt Campaigns * Air Power Shifts Again * VI. AIR OPERATIONS OVER NORTHERN LAOS * by Historical Staff * The Effects of Weather * The Loss of Lima Site 85 * A Major Government Victory * VII. AIR WAR IN CAMBODIA * by Carl Berger * Mr. Nixon Orders the Bombing of Cambodia * Congressional Criticism * VIII. B-52 ARC LIGHT OPERATIONS * by Dr. Robert R. Kritt * Supporting the Ground Forces * The Laotian Incursion * B-52s Over Hanoi * IX. TACTICAL AIRLIFT * by Col. Ray L. Bowers * Forces and Organization * Airlift in the Ground War * Other Applications of Tactical Airlift * X. STRATEGIC AIRLIFT * by Kenneth L. Patchin * Bases and Routes * Airlifting Troops * Return of the POW's * XI. AERIAL REFUELING * by J. C. Hopkins * Increasing Demands for Fuel * The 1972 Surge * XII. TACTICAL RECONNAISSANCE

Author : John Schlight
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Vietnam War, 1961-1975
ISBN : UCR:31210011015995

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A War Too Long by John Schlight Pdf

Author : John Schlight
Publisher : Department of the Air Force
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : History
ISBN : UIUC:30112105175738

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The War in South Vietnam by John Schlight Pdf

United States Air Force in Southeast Asia. Documents the Air Force's support of the ground war in South Vietnam from 1965 to early 1968. Includes sections on the air campaign conducted during the Communists' siege of the Marine camp of Khe Sanh. Also contains several appendices, a glossary, and bibliographical notes.