Quarterly Evaluation Report (QUARTEVAL), 1 January-31 March 1969.

Authors: MILITARY ASSISTANCE COMMAND VIETNAM SAN FRANCISCO CALIF 96222

Abstract:

US/RVNAF/Free World Military Assistance Forces continued to press their advantage over the enemy in 1st Qtr, CY69. To that end they systematically pursued the 'One War' concept in its three interdependent aspects: combat operations, pacification and RVNAF expansion and improvement. During Jan and the first three weeks of Feb, CY69 hostilities were at a relatively low level with limited large unit contact noted. Allied Forces continued their program of providing security for the RVN populace and searching out enemy base camps, supply and weapons caches and infrastructure elements. The Accelerated Pacification Campaign (APC) was successfully concluded on 31 Jan 69. Goals were exceeded in upgrading hamlet security status and inducing individual enemy to become Hoi Chanh. The high point of enemy activity in this quarter was the 'Post-TET' offensive, which began with coordinated indirect fire attacks or ground attacks on Allied military positions and population centers. Throughout this quarter, and generally since the bombing halt, the enemy repaired and improved his logistics system in the North Vietnam panhandle. He also strengthened his air defense capability and road network in southern Laos, while continuing to supply his trans-border sanctuaries uninterrupted, using Cambodian lines of communication.

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