Vietnam infantry tactics

Introduction: The opposing forces

Terrain and climate: Varieties of vegetation ; Roads ; The impact of the "Rome plow" ; Maps ; Temperature and humidity

Infantry Unit organization: Divisions and regiments/brigades ; Battalions and companies ; Rifle platoons: US Army

US Marine Corps

ARVN

Australian Task Force

Infantry weapons: Rifles ; Light machine guns ; Grenade-launchers ; Assessment

Mobility: Airmobility ; Water transport ; Mechanized tactics

Movement on foot: Movement formations ; Engagements ; The "RON" position

Fire support: Artillery ; Air support ; Radio communications

Small-Unit tactics: Linear and non-linear battlefields ; Tactical areas of responsibility / "Triangular" organization ; Patrols: reconnaissance, security, combat ; Ambushes: layouts, getting into position, ranges, counterambush tactics, tactical errors ; Area-saturation operation: 2d ARVN Division, 1963

cordon and search

search and destroy

Conclusions.