Robert Komer — Robert William Blowtorch Bob Komer (February 23, 1922 April 9, 2000) was a key figure in the pacification effort to win South Vietnamese hearts and minds during the Vietnam War, heading Civil Operations and Revolutionary Development Support.He… … Wikipedia
William Colby — For the first secretary of the Sierra Club, see William Edward Colby. William Colby 10th Director of Central Intelligence In office September 4, 1973 – January 30, 1976 President Richard Nixon … Wikipedia
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History of Civil Affairs in United States military — United StatesEarly HistoryCivil Military Operations (CMO) conducted by the U.S. Military go back at least to the American War for Independence. During that conflict, all sides employed civil affairs in every colony/state. Military authorities… … Wikipedia
History of civil affairs in the United States Armed Forces — Civil affairs in the United States Armed Forces are civil military operations (CMO) use of military force to control areas seized from the enemy (or a third party), minimize insurgency or civil interference with military operations, and maximize… … Wikipedia
Tet Offensive — Infobox Military Conflict conflict=Tet Offensive partof=the Vietnam War caption=Some communist targets during the Tet Offensive date=30 January 1968 23 September 1968 place=South Vietnam result= North Vietnamese propaganda victory. U.S. and South … Wikipedia
Deputy National Security Advisor — The Assistant to the President and National Security Advisor is a member of the Executive Office of the President of the United States, serving as deputy to the President s National Security Advisor. Among other responsibilities, the Deputy… … Wikipedia
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