1966 US Army Vietnam War ARMOR ... - Survival Books
1966 US Army Vietnam War ARMOR ... - Survival Books 1966 US Army Vietnam War ARMOR ... - Survival Books
WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COMLEOEND:an area small enough for it to operateentirely from one combat base. It ismore normal for the battalion ort1 oX \ 1 m - . ( .squadron to assign specific areas ofresponsibility to subordinate companiesor troops and require that theyestablish combat bases in their respectiveareas. Depending on the size\ - X A~of the unit's subsector, one or morecombat bases may be established.Whenever possible, the entire companyor troop operates from one baseto facilitate security and control.(2) A combat base is the contact point forall tactical operations against insur-I,'X II~ wgent forces in the area of the unitconcerned. It will include the essential/~ | ' Mu command, control, and administrative{. X \ I elements of the unit. It may also indudel certain support elements fromCOMBAT B X higher units.(3) The combat base is located to facilitatefuture tactical operations in theFigure 35. Schematic armor brigade area and for security. Whenever posareaof operations.sible, combat bases are established onwithout large groups of the enemyhighly defensible terrain. The majorcircumventingits forces and regroup-ity of the unit will conduct operationsing elsewhere in the subsector. Con-away from the combat base, leavingstant movement of forces will usuallyonly the local force or the reactionpermit the enlargement of the areaforce to secure the base depending ondue to the "spoiling" effect movementplans for employing the reactionhas on insurgent activities.force.(8) A company or troop normally retains (4) The size of the base will vary witha platoon (±) as a local reaction the size of the friendly units occupyforce.Likewise, a battalion or squad-ing it, the defensibility of the terrain,ron normally retains a reaction forceand the probability of insurgent atofat least one company or troop. Thetack. In any case, the combat base isbrigade normally retains a very as small as practicable to facilitate itsstrong reaction force of battalionsecurity.(±) size to counter and destroy large (5) A combat base is organized with enconsolidationsof insurgent forces in circling positions prepared fromthe area. In difficult terrain, the reac-which it can be defended against intionforces should have the capabilitywhich it can be defended against inofoperating as an airmobile force.surgent attack. Protective obstaclesare prepared to support the defensivec. Mobile Combat Bases. positions. Outposts and listening posts(1) Units conducting tactical operations are established well forward of theagainst insurgent forces establish defensive positions and occupied at allcombat bases from which to operate.times. All possible avenues of ap-However, it is not normal for a bat-proach leading into the area aretalion or a higher unit to be assignedmined.227
WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COM(6) The provision of troop facilities is aconsideration in the organization of aquently within the area of responsi-bility to prevent the insurgent forcecombat base. Whenever possible, tern-from receiving detailed informationporary overhead shelter is provided.about their location and disposition.An adequate water supply should beThis capability must take prioritywithin the base. Some means of phys-when in conflict with needs listed inical recreation such as volleyball or(6) and (7) above.wrestling must be provided. A good (9) When the insurgent force has reachedbase will assist in maintaining highthe state of development where itsmorale in the unit.operations approach those of conven-(7) The highest standards of discipline tional forces, the use of widely sepaandsanitation must be maintained inrated bases will normally be tacticallythe combat base. Normally, a com-unsound.mander will seldom see his men dur- d. Static Security Posts (fig. 36).ing operations against guerrilla (1) A static security post is any orgaforces,except for the brief periodsnized security system for the protectheyare in the combat base. Most oftion of fixed critical military or civilthe time, members of the unit will beinstallations, or critical points alongoperating on patrols, raids, ambushes,lines of communication such as termioutposts,or other operations.nals, tunnels, bridges, and road or(8) Combat bases must be completely mo- railway junctions. Although armorbile. These bases mast be moved fre-units secure areas through the use ofWOODSa~~;~~~~~~5~~~~VILLAGE-i~~~ EVACUATEDSTREAM BANKSHILL SUMMIT AND FORWARDSLOPES CLEARED AND MINEDFigure 36.Typical static security post (guarding bridge).228
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WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COM(6) The provision of troop facilities is aconsideration in the organization of aquently within the area of responsi-bility to prevent the insurgent forcecombat base. Whenever possible, tern-from receiving detailed informationporary overhead shelter is provided.about their location and disposition.An adequate water supply should beThis capability must take prioritywithin the base. Some means of phys-when in conflict with needs listed inical recreation such as volleyball or(6) and (7) above.wrestling must be provided. A good (9) When the insurgent force has reachedbase will assist in maintaining highthe state of development where itsmorale in the unit.operations approach those of conven-(7) The highest standards of discipline tional forces, the use of widely sepaandsanitation must be maintained inrated bases will normally be tacticallythe combat base. Normally, a com-unsound.mander will seldom see his men dur- d. Static Security Posts (fig. 36).ing operations against guerrilla (1) A static security post is any orgaforces,except for the brief periodsnized security system for the protectheyare in the combat base. Most oftion of fixed critical military or civilthe time, members of the unit will beinstallations, or critical points alongoperating on patrols, raids, ambushes,lines of communication such as termioutposts,or other operations.nals, tunnels, bridges, and road or(8) Combat bases must be completely mo- railway junctions. Although armorbile. These bases mast be moved fre-units secure areas through the use ofWOODSa~~;~~~~~~5~~~~VILLAGE-i~~~ EVACUATEDSTREAM BANKSHILL SUMMIT AND FORWARDSLOPES CLEARED AND MINEDFigure 36.Typical static security post (guarding bridge).228