War In The Heart And Mind: The Moral Domain Of The Guerrilla Warrior by Zajac Major Daniel L.;

Author:Zajac, Major Daniel L.;
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Tannenberg Publishing
Published: 2015-10-13T00:00:00+00:00

Training

The importance of training was never overlooked by the Viet Cong or the Partisans. The problem for both movements was inconsistent and uneven training. Viet Cong training was situationally dependent. For example, at one point in 1966, the 514th Viet Cong Battalion spent only eight days training new guerrillas on rudimentary fighting skills before sending them into battle. When time permitted, they employed a 30-day training cycle that included advanced skills.{119} Some programs lasted up to three months and featured live operations due to the fact that they often conducted training during combat missions.{120} Since most guerrillas started in local units and progressed to Regional and Main Force elements, training would continue at each level.

All Viet Cong training emphasized political indoctrination and a great amount of time was spent on the process. Indoctrination training was conducted on the march and in lulls between battles.{121} Another area of emphasis was weapons proficiency. Viet Cong marksmanship manuals stressed many of the same concepts that Marshall believed were so important. Maximum participation by unit members and high volumes of well-aimed fire were just as important to VC guerrillas as they were to conventional infantry.{122}

Written by Tito himself, Partisan basic training requirements emphasized basic marksmanship, small unit drills, and demolitions. Following initial setbacks, Tito ordered all commanders to refrain from sending untrained leaders into combat.{123} Early on, entry training lasted two weeks; however, as casualties mounted and inexperienced personnel joined the ranks, training increased to six weeks.{124} Eventually Tito directed the establishment of two command courses lasting ten days each. The first was designed for battalion and brigade leaders while the second was designed for platoon and company commanders.{125}

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