Vietnam Combat Patrols

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This paper discusses the specific steps that must be taken when assigned to a military combat patrol. It goes through the steps in a concise, easy to read chronology. The concept of combat patrols of this magnitude and complication started in the jungle warfare of Vietnam. It was the only way to combat the guerrilla insurgents.

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"One of the great factors in a patrol, whether the type is reconnaissance, combat, or security, is the size of the patrol.5 When the patrol leader is determining what firepower must be present, he must also take into consideration the number of men to be included. If too many men are present in the patrol, this would not only be a waste of priceless manpower and resources, but it will make it harder for the whole patrol to hide from the enemy. In the chess game of ambushes and sudden strikes that was played out in the Vietnam War, the most important factor is not firepower, but maneuverability."

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