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U.S. Marine Corps Civil Affairs in I Corps Republic of South Vietnam, April 1966 to April 1967 (Paperback)
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U.S. Marine Corps Civil Affairs in I Corps Republic of South Vietnam, April 1966 to April 1967 (Paperback)
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Every Marine who has served in Vietnam has been heavily involved in
efforts to improve the situation of the Vietnamese people. The
civil affairs actions of the III Marine Amphibious Force have been
every bit as important as the combat actions. In this reference
pamphlet, which follows an earlier history of the first year of
Marine Corps civic action in Vietnam, the story of the second year
of civilian aid policies, programs, and activities is related. The
use of civic action by the Marine Corps to accomplish its assigned
mission is nothing new. Examples of how the Marines have employed
civic action in the past can be found by reading accounts of their
exploits during the 1920s in Haiti, Nicaragua, and the Dominican
Republic. From these accomplishments and astute observations made
by men such as Major Earl H. Ellis and others, accounts of "lessons
learned" about civic action can be found recorded in the Small Wars
Manual of 1940, which points out: "The motive in small wars is not
material destruction. It is usually a project dealing with the
social, economic, and political development of the people. It is of
primary importance that the fullest benefit be derived from the
psychological aspects of the situation. That implies a serious
study of the people, their racial, political, religious, and mental
development. By analysis and study the reasons for existing
emergency may be deduced; the most practical method of solving the
problem is to understand the possible approaches thereto and the
repercussion to be expected from any action which may be
contemplated. By this study and the ability to apply correct
psychological doctrine, many pitfalls may be avoided and the
success of the undertaking assured." With the basic concept of
small wars in mind, the Manual of 1940 goes on to point out: "The
purpose should always be to restore normal government or give the
people a better government than they had before, and to estabJ.sh
peace, order, and security on as permanent a basis as practicable.
In so doing one should endeavor to make self-sufficient native
agencies responsible for these matters. With all this accomplished,
one should be able to leave the country with the lasting friendship
and respect of the native population." The concept of civic action
may be simply stated, but the organization and application of
carrying out an effective program becomes a difficult matter. This
difficulty in application can be seen through the scope and
magnitude of the U. S. Marine Corps civic action effort in the I
Corps area of South Vietnam. There the Marine Corps came
face-to-face with the age old problem of guerrilla warfare; winning
the confidence of the population which is vital in defeating the
insurgent. It was in the field of winning the confidence of a large
civilian population, while at the same time fighting a war, that
the Marine Corps was least prepared when its troops landed in South
Vietnam.
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