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

Special operations forces and elusive enemy ground targets lessons from Vietnam and the Persian Gulf War

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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rosenau, William (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Santa Monica, CA : Rand 2001.
Edition:1st ed
Subjects:
Bombing, Aerial > United States.
Special forces (Military science) > United States.
Military reconnaissance.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 > Aerial operations, American.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 > Reconnaissance operations.
Persian Gulf War, 1991 > Aerial operations.
Persian Gulf War, 1991 > Reconnaissance operations.
Ballistic missiles > Iraq.
Ho Chi Minh Trail.
See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009433072506719
Description
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.
Item Description:"Prepared for the United States Air Force."
Physical Description:1 online resource (73 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 55-60).
ISBN:9780833032300

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