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END OF THE VIETNAM WAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION – M18A1 CLAYMORE ANTI-PERSONNEL MINE

The M18A1 Claymore was widely used by U.S. Army soldiers during the Vietnam War, where it proved brutally effective during intense close-quarters small-unit jungle combat.

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The need for effective anti-personnel mines was first realized in the aftermath of the Korean War, where the enemy’s massive “human wave” infantry attacks revealed a need for compact, lightweight weapons that bridged the gap between hand grenades and indirect artillery fire.
The quest to fill this niche produced the M18A1 Claymore, a slightly convex rectangular anti-personnel mine consisting of 1.5 pounds of C4 explosives and 700 ball bearings, fired in a 60 degree arc with an effective range of between 50 – 100 yards.
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In Vietnam’s dense jungle foliage, the “shotgun blast” produced by the M18A1 proved highly effective in chaotic close-quarters combat. The M18A1 remains in Army service, a testament to the mine’s timeless efficacy. Image

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CREATION OF AIRMOBILE DOCTRINE - END OF THE VIETNAM WAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION

One of the most iconic legacies of the Vietnam War was the U.S. Army’s adoption of new airmobile operation techniques, applying cutting-edge helicopter technology to the modern battlefield. Image
The idea for airmobile warfare emerged from experimentation with helicopters during the Korean War. After the end of the conflict in Korea, doctrine was developed to combine the speed of motorized infantry units with the all-terrain mobility of helicopter technology.
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The 11th ABD was reactivated in 1963 as the 11th Air Assault Division (Test), with the purpose of testing these new developments in airmobile doctrine. The first combat airmobile unit was the 1st CD (Airmobile), which arrived in Vietnam in September 1965. #USArmy #TRADOC Image
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UH-1 IROQUOIS “HUEY” HELICOPTER - END OF THE VIETNAM WAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION

The Vietnam War’s most iconic helicopter, the UH-1 Iroquois “Huey” was a ubiquitous transport and gunship which came to represent the conflict in the public’s imagination.

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First introduced in the 1950s, the U.S. Army soon adopted the UH-1 helicopter for use in a variety of roles. Its original designation was "HU" for "helicopter, utility" (hence the sobriquet "HUey"), which was later changed to "UH" for "utility helicopter."

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The UH-1 and its variants were the backbone of the Army’s new airmobile doctrine and performed a variety of roles. These included close air support gunships, assault aircraft for infantrymen, basic transport functions, and "air ambulances" for medical evacuation.
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SOLDIER PROFILE HAROLD “HAL” G. MOORE - END OF THE VIETNAM WAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION

An LTC during the early phase of the Vietnam War, Hal Moore earned fame for his leadership during the Battle of Ia Drang, the U.S. Army’s first major combat engagement in Vietnam. Image
Graduating from West Point shortly after WWII, Moore served in the Korean War. In 1964, he participated in the training exercises of the experimental units tasked with testing the Army’s new airmobility doctrines.

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Moore left for Vietnam in late summer 1965, joining the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). Beginning 14 NOV 1965, Moore put his experience with airmobile tactics to good use as he led the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment in the Battle of Ia Drang.
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The Vietnam War’s most iconic infantry weapon was the M16, a revolutionary firearm which dramatically enhanced the lethality of soldiers in the conflict’s hard-fought small-unit engagements.

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First employed by U.S. Special Forces early in the war with great success, the M16 far outstripped the then-standard M14 battle rifle, distinguishing itself through its lightweight construction, excellent accuracy, and superior volume of fire.
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