Search and Destroy missions

GPTKB entity

Statements (74)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operations
gptkbp:are_part_of Cold War military strategy
larger military campaigns
Vietnamization strategy
gptkbp:associated_with U. S. military strategy
gptkbp:can_lead_to long-term consequences
gptkbp:challenges local population
gptkbp:employs gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkb:United_States_Marine_Corps
gptkbp:goal disrupt enemy supply lines
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Search and Destroy missions
gptkbp:influenced_by counterinsurgency doctrine
gptkbp:intelligence reconnaissance missions
gptkbp:involvement helicopters
gptkbp:is_aimed_at disrupting enemy operations
capture or kill enemy leaders
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:military_technology
high casualty rates
gptkbp:is_characterized_by high mobility
gptkbp:is_criticized_for gptkb:civilian_casualties
lack of accountability
lack of effectiveness
lack of clear objectives
over-reliance on technology
lack of cultural understanding
gptkbp:is_led_by strategic withdrawal
gptkbp:is_linked_to gptkb:psychological_operations
military ethics discussions
post-war evaluations
gptkbp:is_motivated_by national security concerns
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as gptkb:media_coverage
gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in gptkb:historical_accounts
military forums
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in a last resort
a controversial tactic
a failure of strategy
ineffective in achieving goals
gptkbp:is_often_used_in rural areas
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Operation_Cedar_Falls
gptkb:Operation_Junction_City
gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder
gptkbp:often_includes search operations
gptkbp:often_required logistical support
extensive planning
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:partnership local forces
gptkbp:purpose eliminate enemy forces
gptkbp:related_to air mobility operations
gptkbp:resulted_in destruction of infrastructure
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:airstrikes
ground assaults
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:guerrilla_warfare
gptkbp:was_influenced_by political considerations
gptkbp:were_often_analyzed_for lessons learned
gptkbp:were_often_analyzed_in military studies
gptkbp:were_often_conducted_during daylight hours
gptkbp:were_often_conducted_in hostile environments
dense jungles
gptkbp:were_often_conducted_under extreme conditions
gptkbp:were_often_conducted_with limited resources
gptkbp:were_often_discussed_in_relation_to military history.
gptkbp:were_often_documented_in military reports
gptkbp:were_often_evaluated_based_on success metrics
gptkbp:were_often_evaluated_by military historians
gptkbp:were_often_evaluated_in_terms_of operational success
gptkbp:were_often_followed_by reconsolidation efforts
gptkbp:were_often_met_with resistance from locals
gptkbp:were_often_part_of military training programs
strategic military planning
military doctrine development
larger counterinsurgency efforts
gptkbp:were_sometimes_supported_by artillery fire
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_My_Lai_Massacre
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6