03433nam 2200721Ia 450 991022011040332120200520144314.00-8330-3230-5(CKB)111056486806468(EBL)228037(OCoLC)475935814(SSID)ssj0000249531(PQKBManifestationID)11194715(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000249531(PQKBWorkID)10205993(PQKB)11545876(MiAaPQ)EBC228037(Au-PeEL)EBL228037(CaPaEBR)ebr10505584(OCoLC)873004996(EXLCZ)9911105648680646820010917d2001 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrSpecial operations forces and elusive enemy ground targets lessons from Vietnam and the Persian Gulf War /William Rosenau1st ed.Santa Monica, CA Rand20011 online resource (73 p.)"Prepared for the United States Air Force."0-8330-3071-X Includes bibliographical references (p. 55-60).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 SCUDSMISSIONS OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCESASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SCUD HUNT; Chapter Four CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR FUTURE OPERATIONS; Appendix SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS; REFERENCESSpecial 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.Bombing, AerialUnited StatesSpecial forces (Military science)United StatesMilitary reconnaissanceVietnam War, 1961-1975Aerial operations, AmericanVietnam War, 1961-1975Reconnaissance operationsPersian Gulf War, 1991Aerial operationsPersian Gulf War, 1991Reconnaissance operationsBallistic missilesIraqHo Chi Minh TrailBombing, AerialSpecial forces (Military science)Military reconnaissance.Vietnam War, 1961-1975Aerial operations, American.Vietnam War, 1961-1975Reconnaissance operations.Persian Gulf War, 1991Aerial operations.Persian Gulf War, 1991Reconnaissance operations.Ballistic missiles355.4/22Rosenau William818275MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910220110403321Special operations forces and elusive enemy ground targets1927796UNINA