Special operations forces and elusive enemy ground targets : lessons from Vietnam and the Persian Gulf War / William Rosenau.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rosenau, William.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bombing, Aerial--United States.

Bombing, Aerial.

Special forces (Military science)--United States.

Special forces (Military science).

Military reconnaissance.

Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Aerial operations, American.

Vietnam War, 1961-1975.

Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Reconnaissance operations.

Persian Gulf War, 1991--Aerial operations.

Persian Gulf War, 1991.

Persian Gulf War, 1991--Reconnaissance operations.

Ballistic missiles--Iraq.

Ballistic missiles.

Ho Chi Minh Trail.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (73 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Santa Monica, CA : Rand, 2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Special operations forces can be effective where conventional ground units and air power alone cannot locate elusive or hidden ground targets. This title highlights specific examples in the Vietnam War and the Persian Gulf conflict as well as examining future roles for SOF.

Contents:

PREFACE; FIGURES; SUMMARY; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; Chapter One INTRODUCTION; ORGANIZATION OF THE REPORT; Chapter Two U.S. AIR GROUND OPERATIONS AGAINST THE HO CHI MINH TRAIL, 1966-1972; THE STRATEGIC SETTING; HO CHI MINH TRAIL CHARACTERISTICS; EARLY OPERATIONS AGAINST THE TRAIL; IGLOO WHITE AND THE "ELECTRONIC BATTLEFIELD"; THE CREATION OF MACV SPECIAL OPERATIONS GROUP (MACVSOG); "OVER THE FENCE" IN LAOS; ASSESSING OP 35's EFFECTIVENESS; Chapter Three COALITION SCUD-HUNTING IN IRAQ, 1991; THE STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENT; THE IRAQI SCUD THREAT; AIR OPERATIONS AGAINST SCUDS

MISSIONS OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCESASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SCUD HUNT; Chapter Four CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR FUTURE OPERATIONS; Appendix SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS; REFERENCES

Notes:

"Prepared for the United States Air Force."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 55-60).

ISBN:

0-8330-3230-5

OCLC:

475935814