US Air Forces (to include naval & marine air units) engaged North Vietnamese Air Force units; and bombed targets in North Vietnam. US Navy Riverine Forces patrolled the countless rivers of South Vietnam, and interdicted enemy units moving about the waterways. US Army/Marine Ground units "Searched" for the enemy, and "Destroyed" him where ever he was found.
Actions: Organizing to resist the military draft. Reactions: Anti-War (read Anti-draft) protests and riots.
Not everyone who served during the era of the Vietnam War went to Vietnam. Some remained in cantonment. Some participated in other military actions during this era (e.g., the occupation of the Dominican Republic, etc.). Some were stationed in other countries in support of operations in Vietnam. "Vietnam-era veteran" refers to them.
my father was stationed in Alaska during the Vietnam war
The Rules of Engagement
he sent the u.s. military to the Vietnam in 1955
Rules of Engagement
Rules of Engagement
Rules of Engagement
Rules of Engagement
Rules of engagement
Are you asking about the "Rules of Engagement"? These state when military personnel can and cannot use force, and the amount of force they can use, when deployed.
Gen. Westmoreland , Military Assistance Command, Vietnam