Abstract: Abstract : This summary report is concerned specifically with infiltration of personnel across the land borders of South Vietnam. Three border security programs are discussed: (1) enhanced border surveillance, (2) a strong-point system and (3) a barrier system (strong-points plus barrier); (2) and (3) are manned systems and would involve screening forces deployed forward for surveillance and interdiction and 'fire support and maneuver forces' to engage the enemy. The strong-point system would consist of a string of semi-independent defense positions to survey the border area and provide immediate local reaction with forces, including artillery and helicopters. The barrier would increase the capability of the strong-point for immediate and local reaction to infiltration. The barrier type considered in this report employs detection devices linked to emplaced ordnance through a communication network under human control. The costs and effectiveness of the three programs are estimated.
Publication Year: 1971
Publication Date: 1971-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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