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During the cold war, the activation of reserves was considered an "indicator." If the Soviets caught wind of it (and they would), then they would counter it with a mobilization of their own. Thusly, mobilizations were conducted with extreme caution.
4 Air National Guard Squadrons were activated, deployed, and conducted combat operations in Vietnam: Colorado, New Mexico, Iowa, and New York Air Guards; each equipped with F-100 Super-Sabre jet fighter bombers. These Air National Guard Squadrons flew over 30,000 combat sorties during their one year tour in Vietnam.
In addition, the New Hampshire Army National Guard sent their 3/197th Field Artillery to Vietnam, and Kentucky sent their 2/138th Field Artillery.
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Why did America implement the draft during the Vietnam war?
The Vietnam War was the last use of the draft in the US. During the cold war, mobilization of the military reserves was looked upon by both the Soviets and the US as preparing for total war. Upping the defensive posture; upping the ante. To avoid "upping the ante" (to avoid having the Soviets mobilizing THEIR reserves), the US chose to fight the Vietnam War with concripts (draftees).
Normal term of enlistment for Marines in Vietnam War?
US Draftees were expected to serve two years of active duty, one year in Vietnam, if sent there, and four years in the marine or army active/inactive reserves; six years total.
What are major characteristics of the Vietnam war?
Air war over North Vietnam. Ground war in South Vietnam; Riverine war in South Vietnam.
Did France loose the Vietnam war?
Yes. Vietnam was a French colony. They lost a Vietnam War and were thrown out of Vietnam before America tried to win a war in Vietnam. America also lost a Vietnam War.
When was the first war covered on TV?
The Vietnam war from 1959 to 1975.
What war did the US draft the most troops?
The Vietnam War was the only US war fought with nearly all draftees verses the using of "reserves." Only token numbers of military reserves were used in the Vietnam War. WW2 and Korea used draftees and reserves.
If you served during the Vietnam war in the us army reserves but were not called to active duty except for training are you considered a Vietnam era veteran?
You are a Vietnam Era Veteran but not a Vietnam War Veteran
What is tension between nations that does not involve fighting?
Mobilizing the military reserves and reinforcing the borders is one sign of tension. Which is why the US relied on draftees to fight the Vietnam War and not US military reserves. We didn't want the Soviets to mobilize THEIR military reserves; which would have created even more tension through out the world. cold war is the answer
Why did America implement the draft during the Vietnam war?
The Vietnam War was the last use of the draft in the US. During the cold war, mobilization of the military reserves was looked upon by both the Soviets and the US as preparing for total war. Upping the defensive posture; upping the ante. To avoid "upping the ante" (to avoid having the Soviets mobilizing THEIR reserves), the US chose to fight the Vietnam War with concripts (draftees).
Who lived in Vietnam during the Vietnam war?
Q who was the victor of the Vietnam war? A I have no idea who won the Vietnam war!!!!
Was the Vietnam war in Pennsylvania?
No, the Vietnam War was in Vietnam
What was the name of the major war in the 60s?
the Vietnam War
Normal term of enlistment for Marines in Vietnam War?
US Draftees were expected to serve two years of active duty, one year in Vietnam, if sent there, and four years in the marine or army active/inactive reserves; six years total.
Who won the Vietnam war between US and Vietnam?
Where did they fight the Vietnam war?
Air war-North Vietnam Ground war-South Vietnam
Define a Vietnam War Officer?
A military officer that fought in the Vietnam War. A Vietnam War soldier would be a "soldier that fought in the Vietnam War.
What are major characteristics of the Vietnam war?
Air war over North Vietnam. Ground war in South Vietnam; Riverine war in South Vietnam.
